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AU08 XNE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,622 mi
Last recorded129,622 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XNE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 129,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

outer sills rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2022 127,137 miles

outer sills rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2021 121,122 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 120,017 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 120,017 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 115,560 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))

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 17 Feb 2018 110,292 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 110,292 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 103,565 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges, offside bald on outer edge.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 96,188 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 87,811 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 87,811 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is perished and bold on edges

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 21 Feb 2014 78,905 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,233 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 70,219 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,012 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,420 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 XNE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XNE, 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 XNE registered?

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

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The MOT history for AU08 XNE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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