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AO08 OHF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,409 mi
Last recorded88,409 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 OHF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 29 Sep 2021 81,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 81,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 78,613 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 74,074 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 74,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 65,236 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge ware. perished and cracking 2013 (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre edge ware, perished and cracking 2013

offside front outer sill corroded, soft

offside front tyre edge ware, perished and cracking 2013

offside rear tyre perished and cracking 2013

Fail 19 Sep 2017 58,245 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge ware. perished and cracking 2013 (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre edge ware, perished and cracking 2013

offside front outer sill corroded, soft

offside front tyre edge ware, perished and cracking 2013

offside rear tyre perished and cracking 2013

Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,393 miles

Both front outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2016 51,393 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,431 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 44,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,055 miles

front wiperblades deteriorating

rear exhaust strap corroded away

Pass 9 Sep 2013 30,797 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,170 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 23,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,255 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OHF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OHF, 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 OHF registered?

AO08 OHF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is AO08 OHF safe to buy?

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