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AU08 OCN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,804 mi
Last recorded89,804 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OCN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 89,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 87,973 miles

Both rear tyres 3 mm

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2024 84,926 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 82,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 80,386 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,754 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 74,412 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 70,926 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 67,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 62,059 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 57,461 miles

Rear exhaust hanger getting weak / corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,737 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 53,737 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,608 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,753 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,062 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,808 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)

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 OCN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU08 OCN?

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What year was AU08 OCN registered?

AU08 OCN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 OCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 OCN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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