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AV08 GXE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,800 mi
Last recorded105,800 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 105,800 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 99,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 94,089 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 89,778 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 85,934 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 85,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,654 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 81,686 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 81,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,807 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 71,494 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 71,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 65,985 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,163 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 60,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,082 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,508 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,785 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,870 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,387 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 GXE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

AV08 GXE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is AV08 GXE safe to buy?

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