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AU08 XNY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,111 mi
Last recorded106,111 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 106,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 105,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 101,893 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 94,629 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 94,629 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,168 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 88,168 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 80,280 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 76,273 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 76,273 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 68,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,923 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 50,965 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,098 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 43,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,436 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 23,031 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 13,807 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 13,222 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 9,926 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 XNY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNY, 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 XNY registered?

AU08 XNY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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