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KO08 AVN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,701 mi
Last recorded63,701 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 AVN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 63,701 miles

advise week sills

Fail 1 Jul 2026 63,701 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

advise week sills

Pass 16 Aug 2025 61,543 miles

advise sills poor been painted

Fail 11 Aug 2025 61,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level osr brake fluid leaking out ov hub posbele cylender low readings (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

advise sills poor been painted

Pass 20 Aug 2024 57,614 miles

advise cv boots been leaking week sills

Fail 20 Aug 2024 57,614 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working in op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

advise cv boots been leaking week sills

Pass 8 Aug 2023 52,737 miles

O/s and N/s outer sills slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 51,908 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 51,908 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 51,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 49,935 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 48,968 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 48,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 47,645 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,943 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 43,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,931 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 39,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 36,136 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 32,265 miles

Exhaust back box bracket corroded but system is still supported

Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,067 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,722 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 AVN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AVN, 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 AVN registered?

KO08 AVN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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The MOT history for KO08 AVN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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