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AO08 JWE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,144 mi
Last recorded99,144 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 99,144 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 99,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side/park (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,591 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 88,652 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 84,621 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 84,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,091 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 77,090 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper trim (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 75,421 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 65,492 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 65,492 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 61,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,054 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 55,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,083 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,726 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 33,707 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 24,801 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 JWE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO08 JWE, 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 JWE registered?

AO08 JWE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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