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AO08 JWU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,609 mi
Last recorded128,609 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 128,609 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 128,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 119,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 119,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 118,899 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 111,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 111,173 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel gauge reading zero

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower suspension arm outer ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Driver's door mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 19 Jan 2021 105,610 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 105,610 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 99,814 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 99,814 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recorded @2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recorded @ 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 93,443 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,710 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 72,185 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Feb 2017 72,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,694 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,468 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 47,160 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 39,166 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished 185-65-15H

Fail 22 Feb 2013 39,066 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracked and perished 185-65-15H

Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,157 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 31,101 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,174 miles

Oil leak

light marks on windscreen that does not impair vision.

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 JWU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AO08 JWU, 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 JWU registered?

AO08 JWU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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