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OY08 AVK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,091 mi
Last recorded86,091 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 AVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 86,091 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 81,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 77,015 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 77,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 71,933 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 66,279 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 60,871 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,053 miles

rear silencer mounting badly corroded

turbo heat shields fractured

Fail 7 Apr 2014 54,994 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,851 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust front heatshield loose

Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,657 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,442 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 AVK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OY08 AVK, 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 AVK registered?

OY08 AVK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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