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OY08 AVG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,437 mi
Last recorded85,437 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 AVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2025 85,437 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 82,408 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 79,266 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 75,735 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 72,442 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 69,940 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 65,528 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 61,471 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2017 57,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,936 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 48,380 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,751 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 35,011 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,322 miles

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,363 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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OY08 AVG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OY08 AVG, 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 OY08 AVG registered?

OY08 AVG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is OY08 AVG safe to buy?

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