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VN08 PXZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,639 mi
Last recorded114,639 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 PXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 114,639 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 110,022 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed minor damage (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fluffing/minor wear at edge of belt (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 105,345 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both n/s and o/s front seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s suspension arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s rear end outer sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 101,068 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack joints ()

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front seat belts n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 96,047 miles

Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both n/s and o/s front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2022 96,047 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both n/s and o/s front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 91,381 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying on lower part of seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 91,373 miles

Central Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying on lower part of seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 87,027 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 87,027 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 82,694 miles

slight corrosion on outer sills may need welding for next mot

Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,632 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,270 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 69,222 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 61,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

sump plug??

Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,288 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

sump plug??

Pass 6 May 2014 54,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 44,559 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 33,324 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 22,877 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 PXZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol 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 VN08 PXZ, 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 PXZ registered?

VN08 PXZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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