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PX08 RKY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,301 mi
Last recorded98,301 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 RKY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 98,301 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 85,971 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 84,800 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 84,800 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 83,734 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 80,093 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 77,893 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,957 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 70,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jul 2018 70,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 66,806 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,836 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,347 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,462 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 41,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,957 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,036 miles

o/s rear tyre has cracking to sidewall but not above limits

Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,949 miles

o/s rear tyre has crac king to sidewalls but cords not exposed

Fail 9 Mar 2012 33,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre has crac king to sidewalls but cords not exposed

Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,250 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 RKY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RKY, 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 RKY registered?

PX08 RKY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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