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AU08 OCA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,987 mi
Last recorded120,987 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OCA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 120,987 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 111,379 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 99,372 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Sep 2023
Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,046 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 68,686 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 68,686 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 68,064 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 66,491 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,973 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 62,973 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,213 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,273 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,518 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,235 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,525 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,709 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 20,249 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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AU08 OCA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AU08 OCA, 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 AU08 OCA registered?

AU08 OCA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is AU08 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 OCA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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