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PY08 AOF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,815 mi
Last recorded84,815 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 AOF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 84,815 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 84,797 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 82,335 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 82,335 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 81,135 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 79,109 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 79,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 73,009 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,368 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 66,367 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Strut top bearing worn

Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,127 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 60,127 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 55,983 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 48,577 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 41,356 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 41,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2012 35,605 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 26,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2011 26,685 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PY08 AOF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PY08 AOF, 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 PY08 AOF registered?

PY08 AOF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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