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OV08 JHU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,678 mi
Last recorded89,678 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 89,678 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking Switch (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 80,325 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 76,114 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 73,565 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,376 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 68,620 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 66,149 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 61,596 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,029 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,714 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 49,422 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,006 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,019 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,421 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,298 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,555 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 JHU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JHU, 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 JHU registered?

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

Is OV08 JHU safe to buy?

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