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AV08 GXD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,070 mi
Last recorded103,070 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 GXD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 103,070 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame and suspension area corroded

nearside outter sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 101,717 miles

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

Rear sub frame and suspension area corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2024 97,824 miles

front number plate cracked

rear suspension corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2024 97,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked

rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 95,054 miles

F & R suspension corroded

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 86,392 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2022 86,392 miles

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 82,500 miles

front number plated cracked

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 82,500 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front number plated cracked

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,108 miles

front disc worn

Fail 9 Mar 2020 80,108 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front disc worn

Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,205 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 74,200 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,945 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,428 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,340 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,996 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 43,996 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,767 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,997 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 28,997 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,243 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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AV08 GXD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GXD, 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 GXD registered?

AV08 GXD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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