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OV08 JHY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,398 mi
Last recorded108,398 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 108,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 108,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 102,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 102,496 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 97,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 93,422 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 90,073 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 85,994 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 69,791 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,942 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,826 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,187 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 53,187 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,071 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,349 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,075 miles

Neaside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,337 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,564 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 JHY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JHY, 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 JHY registered?

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

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