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OV08 JFY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,873 mi
Last recorded94,873 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,873 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 86,507 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,151 miles

advise nearside sill damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2015 72,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,894 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 60,947 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,947 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,161 miles

Vehicle very smokey and struggled through emissions smoke test.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 52,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle very smokey and struggled through emissions smoke test.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,050 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,975 miles

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

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 JFY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 OV08 JFY, 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 JFY registered?

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

Is OV08 JFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 JFY shows 11 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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