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PX08 RGY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,487 mi
Last recorded137,487 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 RGY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 137,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

under tray fitted/engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2020 137,450 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

engine management light on

under tray fitted/engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 129,513 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

both front tyres wearing outer edges

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2019 129,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

both front tyres wearing outer edges

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2018 121,442 miles

engine management light on

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2018 121,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 111,300 miles

nsr tyre cracking on outer sidewall

osr tyre cracking in tread worn heavily outer edge and close to limit approx. 2mm 185/65/15

Fail 4 Jan 2017 111,300 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened breaking away on edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened breaking away on edge (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre cracking on outer sidewall

osr tyre cracking in tread worn heavily outer edge and close to limit approx. 2mm 185/65/15

Pass 14 Jan 2016 103,990 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 93,651 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 82,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 72,531 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 59,732 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,102 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 RGY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PX08 RGY, 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 PX08 RGY registered?

PX08 RGY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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