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AC08 OZS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,917 mi
Last recorded110,917 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OZS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 110,917 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 22,528 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 107,435 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 104,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 104,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 102,422 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 102,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,548 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))

noise's coming from steering rack, advise further investigation.

Fail 24 Apr 2019 90,548 miles

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

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))

noise's coming from steering rack, advise further investigation.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,599 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread is on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 78,939 miles

Nearside Front slight play insteering joint

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front wing damage

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,385 miles

exhaust rear box hanger heavily corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 67,755 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 67,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 60,391 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 60,292 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 May 2012 49,061 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 36,140 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 OZS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OZS, 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 OZS registered?

AC08 OZS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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