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OV08 AOL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,839 mi
Last recorded127,839 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 AOL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 127,839 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer SILL CORRODED

Fail 11 Sep 2025 127,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 125,811 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill hold (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 124,683 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2023 124,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill hold (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 123,025 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

back subframe general corrosion

front subframe general corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2022 123,025 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

back subframe general corrosion

front subframe general corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2021 121,708 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 119,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded/pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring fouling sensor (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring fouling sensor (1.6 (e))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2019 114,740 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 114,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges no pattern left 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 110,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp loose

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 110,688 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp loose

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 107,084 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 101,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,377 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,362 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,788 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 10,329 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 8,024 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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OV08 AOL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV08 AOL, 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 OV08 AOL registered?

OV08 AOL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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