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AO08 SZG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,688 mi
Last recorded117,688 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 SZG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2023 117,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device not tested

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective Deflated ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 100,162 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 97,691 miles

Offside Front top mount bearing stiff

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 94,511 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective 1st bracket too engine (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 94,408 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 94,395 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,125 miles

n/s and o/s outer sill weakend by rust

Fail 8 Oct 2018 92,113 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s and o/s outer sill weakend by rust

Pass 5 Oct 2017 89,844 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both outer sills weekend by rust

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Sep 2016 84,427 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

n/s outer sill weak with rust

uneven wear on o/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2016 84,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust bracket broken

n/s outer sill weak with rust

uneven wear on o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,064 miles

n/s outer sill weakend by rust

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,561 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 62,334 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,664 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,878 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 SZG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SZG, 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 SZG registered?

AO08 SZG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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