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AV08 AVU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,088 mi
Last recorded80,088 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2019 80,088 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 64,347 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 51,470 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 51,054 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,324 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 43,540 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,005 miles

Exhaust back box rear mounting bracket corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,559 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,422 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,980 miles

wear to both front brake discs

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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AV08 AVU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV08 AVU, 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 AV08 AVU registered?

AV08 AVU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is AV08 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 AVU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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