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PN57 XBE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,205 mi
Last recorded69,205 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN57 XBE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,205 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 69,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 59,447 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,060 miles

Front Front exhaust heat shields insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 53,865 miles

Front Brake discs showing slight corrosion.

Front Upper Heat shields insecure

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 48,762 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 48,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 41,815 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 32,730 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 32,730 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2012 25,298 miles

centre seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 28 Jan 2011 17,972 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 17,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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PN57 XBE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN57 XBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PN57 XBE registered?

PN57 XBE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is PN57 XBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN57 XBE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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