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RV08 ZPK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,232 mi
Last recorded108,232 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 ZPK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2023 108,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 97,721 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 83,076 miles

N/s/r Tyre starting to perish. (2015)

O/s/f Tyre worn to 3mm and starting to perish.

O/s/r Tyre starting to perish. (2008)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer mount broken but exhaust is still supported.

Fail 24 Mar 2021 83,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

N/s/r Tyre starting to perish. (2015)

O/s/f Tyre worn to 3mm and starting to perish.

O/s/r Tyre starting to perish. (2008)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer mount broken but exhaust is still supported.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 69,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 64,654 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 64,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,503 miles

Oil leak.

Slight play n/s/f drop link.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,135 miles

Engine Covers Fitted & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Frayed On Edges

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,021 miles

both rear tyres-sidewalls perished. nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 54,021 miles

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

both rear tyres-sidewalls perished. nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,745 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box band snpped

Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,758 miles

engine oil leaks,nearside rear tyre tread cut.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,178 miles

both rear tyres pereshed.

oil leak.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,586 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,456 miles

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

oil level getting low

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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RV08 ZPK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RV08 ZPK, 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 RV08 ZPK registered?

RV08 ZPK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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