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KO08 AVC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,559 mi
Last recorded108,559 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 AVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 108,559 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2024 108,553 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength welded plate soft & corroded beside it (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2023 99,968 miles

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

Offside Front shock incorrectly seated

Pass 28 Apr 2022 87,792 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 87,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 80,182 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres different size then rears

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring catching sensor (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring catching sensor (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 80,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres different size then rears

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring catching sensor (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring catching sensor (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 76,784 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 75,678 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 73,835 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,961 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 69,058 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,161 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,508 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 55,558 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,727 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 48,727 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,051 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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KO08 AVC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KO08 AVC, 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 KO08 AVC registered?

KO08 AVC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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