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MD08 AFO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,112 mi
Last recorded101,112 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 AFO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 101,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 100,199 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 100,199 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 97,083 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 97,083 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 93,746 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2018 93,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

no rear seats fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,137 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 90,137 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,962 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,981 miles

exhaust rear silencer mtg corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 65,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear silencer mtg corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,901 miles

exhaust back box clamp corroded and broke off

Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,428 miles

advise osr tyre low in tread.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,618 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 37,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise damage to side wall osr tyre appears to have been runflat.

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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MD08 AFO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MD08 AFO, 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 MD08 AFO registered?

MD08 AFO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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