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CY08 AAV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,195 mi
Last recorded64,195 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 AAV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2025 64,195 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Outer sill corroded, not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Outer Outer sill corroded, not in a prescribed area

Pass 27 Jun 2024 61,680 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 56,582 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 51,056 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 49,113 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 48,223 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,510 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 43,649 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,778 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,232 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,161 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 30,095 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust bracket fractured

Pass 8 Jan 2014 25,744 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 23,104 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 19,500 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 15,808 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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CY08 AAV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CY08 AAV, 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 CY08 AAV registered?

CY08 AAV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is CY08 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 AAV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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