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AU08 OCD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,892 mi
Last recorded52,892 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 52,892 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 52,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2025 52,454 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on switch (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 51,840 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 51,840 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 51,131 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 50,234 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 50,234 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 48,752 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 48,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 47,085 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 45,248 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 45,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 42,979 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 40,301 miles

o/s rear tyre perrished

rear seats folded and covered away

Pass 27 Feb 2016 37,805 miles

n/s front tyre small cut no cords visable

o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 21 Feb 2015 34,887 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 31,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 22 Feb 2014 31,652 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,116 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 25,189 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 19,739 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 OCD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OCD, 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 OCD registered?

AU08 OCD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is AU08 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 OCD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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