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KO08 AVJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,842 mi
Last recorded106,842 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 106,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 103,865 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 100,626 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 97,517 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,489 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 91,687 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 91,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 86,921 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edge

Front Outer Brake pads not seen

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,717 miles

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,021 miles

unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 4 Feb 2015 68,826 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,388 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 62,388 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,244 miles

Cut in N/S/R tyre but cannot see cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre sidewall perished

O/S/R tyre badley perished

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,729 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 AVJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AVJ, 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 AVJ registered?

KO08 AVJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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