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AV08 WRD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,875 mi
Last recorded147,875 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 WRD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 147,875 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills & underside has age related corrosion in various areas

Fail 24 Apr 2024 147,875 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills & underside has age related corrosion in various areas

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 142,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 132,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 119,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 106,880 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))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 95,862 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 81,056 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 68,487 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 68,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,963 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,172 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 48,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,806 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 40,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,407 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 33,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 16 Apr 2012 23,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 9 May 2011 16,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WRD 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 70%.

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 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

AV08 WRD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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