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AC08 OZM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,908 mi
Last recorded91,908 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OZM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 91,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 88,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 85,509 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 85,507 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 81,259 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 77,233 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 72,764 miles

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition on outer sidewall

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 68,277 miles

Nearside Front sidewall in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2019 61,802 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 52,566 miles

n/side front tyre low tread inner and outer edges and tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 Jan 2018 52,566 miles

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

n/side front tyre low tread inner and outer edges and tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Jan 2017 45,819 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 45,819 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,276 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 38,934 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 36,592 miles

Rear exhaust strap rusty.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,357 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 29,933 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 25,444 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 OZM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AC08 OZM, 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 OZM registered?

AC08 OZM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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