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AC08 GHZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,723 mi
Last recorded124,723 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 124,723 miles

Catalyst heatshields loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers slightly smearing

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 124,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Catalyst heatshields loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 112,371 miles

Backbox strap corroded but exhaust system still adequately supported

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 24 Apr 2014 112,371 miles

Backbox strap corroded but exhaust system still adequately supported

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 11 Apr 2013 105,506 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 105,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to O/S/R sill

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F brake has slight drag

N/S/R brake noisy

turbocharger/catalyst heat shield rattling

Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,776 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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AC08 GHZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AC08 GHZ, 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 AC08 GHZ registered?

AC08 GHZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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