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AO08 TGV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,585 mi
Last recorded158,585 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 TGV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 158,585 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 158,561 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 154,033 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 154,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 134,189 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

gearbox bell housing bolt loose

Fail 13 Mar 2019 133,913 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

gearbox bell housing bolt loose

Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,158 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 103,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,135 miles

Nearside outer sill weak

both front tyres under pressure

Fail 6 Apr 2017 72,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer sill weak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front tyres under pressure

Pass 21 Jul 2016 64,819 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside screen washer jet inoperative

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion both lower (2.4.E.1b)

condensation within nearside headlamp lens

Fail 20 Jul 2016 64,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake back plate wet (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside screen washer jet inoperative

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion both lower (2.4.E.1b)

condensation within nearside headlamp lens

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack on nearside of screen but not affecting drivers view

nearside headlamp lens damaged & condensation within unit (not affecting beam pattern)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 53,717 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack on nearside of screen but not affecting drivers view

nearside headlamp lens damaged & condensation within unit (not affecting beam pattern)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,818 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,211 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,258 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,922 miles

o/s/f tyre perished on shoulders

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,235 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished on shoulders

Fail 21 Mar 2011 34,235 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres slightly perished on shoulders

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 TGV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TGV, 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 TGV registered?

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

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