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VN08 PXK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Maroon Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

173,562 mi
Last recorded173,562 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 PXK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2023 173,562 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested offside front (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat insecure rear middle insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear tyre heavily cracking inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear ()

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

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

clutch rubber pedal missing

slight surface corrosion under rear vehicle

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2021 159,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2021 159,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 153,188 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on outer edge

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 153,185 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on outer edge

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 144,885 miles

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on edge's

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))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 144,883 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on edge's

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 15 Jun 2018 127,523 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear position lights affected by indicators

Fail 8 Jun 2018 127,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fowling inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear position lights affected by indicators

Pass 18 Jul 2017 115,324 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 115,324 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 115,300 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported ex/box (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 98,658 miles

both front tyre's worn on inside and outside edge

centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Apr 2016 98,658 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyre's worn on inside and outside edge

centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,685 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2014 58,963 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,695 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 46,695 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,739 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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VN08 PXK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Maroon with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VN08 PXK, 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 VN08 PXK registered?

VN08 PXK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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