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AU08 OEG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,538 mi
Last recorded63,538 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OEG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 63,538 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage PRESSURE SWITCH (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 63,538 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage PRESSURE SWITCH (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 62,770 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 62,759 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 61,695 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 61,695 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 60,525 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 59,107 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 57,347 miles

exhaust back box strap is slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2020 56,096 miles

Rear exhaust back box strap is slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2020 56,085 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box strap is slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2019 54,208 miles

Offside outer sill is slightly soft ok at time of test

exhaust back box strap is slightly deteriorated but exhaust is still secure

Pass 8 Feb 2018 51,767 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)

both rear tyres are perished and cracking in tread

Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,482 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,545 miles

Rear exhaust strap has corroded of but exhaust is still secure

Fail 3 Mar 2016 47,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,909 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perrished on the insides

Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,648 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perrished

exhaust bracket around the rear silencer is corroded of but exhaust is not insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,977 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,680 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,064 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 OEG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OEG, 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 OEG registered?

AU08 OEG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is AU08 OEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 OEG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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