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AV08 XBY

2008 Citroen C-crosser

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen C-crosser87,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC-crosser
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,999 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 99,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 96,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 96,078 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perishin

Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,666 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 43,666 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Citroen C-crosser?

Based on 49,278 MOT tests across 3,053 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,829
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 792
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 713
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 567
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AV08 XBY is a 2008 Citroen C-crosser in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C-crosser models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 87,320 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 C-crosser fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 XBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C-crosser typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C-crosser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV08 XBY is a 2008 Citroen C-crosser, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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