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PX08 RBO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,545 mi
Last recorded118,545 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 RBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 118,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 118,540 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 114,919 miles

Central Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 109,099 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 100,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 12 Jun 2018 100,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,468 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 91,453 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,558 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,815 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriating/slightly cracking

Fail 3 Jun 2015 77,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre deteriating/slightly cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,777 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken but not insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,514 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,376 miles

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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PX08 RBO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PX08 RBO, 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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PX08 RBO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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