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OY08 AWN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,885 mi
Last recorded154,885 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 AWN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 154,885 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 145,926 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 144,586 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 134,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 125,739 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 117,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 107,482 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 107,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 97,850 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 90,475 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 90,472 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 79,916 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,810 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,350 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,728 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,235 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 38,235 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 AWN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AWN, 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 AWN registered?

OY08 AWN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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