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AO08 GYZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,293 mi
Last recorded101,293 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 GYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 101,293 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 90,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 90,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 75,824 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 75,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 63,461 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 51,687 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 51,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 37,610 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,278 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,380 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 36,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,196 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,769 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,131 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer support bracket corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,526 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,644 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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AO08 GYZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AO08 GYZ, 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 AO08 GYZ registered?

AO08 GYZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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