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OV08 VWC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,732 mi
Last recorded119,732 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 VWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 119,732 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 116,634 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 113,700 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 113,700 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 108,235 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 108,235 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 103,451 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,711 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 94,304 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 88,990 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,055 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,351 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 31,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 May 2011 24,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2011 24,713 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 VWC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

OV08 VWC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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