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J10 AHD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

51,070 mi
Last recorded51,070 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 AHD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2023 51,070 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2022 50,002 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 50,002 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 49,572 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 49,572 miles

Central Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 48,957 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 47,576 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 45,626 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 43,442 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,136 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Front brake pads 75-80% worn

Pass 15 Aug 2015 38,724 miles

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

both rear tyre out walls deteriorated

osf tyre 3mm and outer wall deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2014 35,780 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 35,780 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 15 Aug 2013 32,600 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking on outer wall

nsf tyre cracking on outer wall and has 2mm tread left

service light on

Pass 15 Aug 2013 32,600 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer wall

nsf tyre cracking on outer wall and has 2mm tread left

service light on

Fail 13 Aug 2012 28,573 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,573 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,101 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 25,101 miles

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

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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J10 AHD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J10 AHD, 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 J10 AHD registered?

J10 AHD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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