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VO08 AHE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,881 mi
Last recorded81,881 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 AHE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 81,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush osr/nsr (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 78,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 74,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Mar 2022 74,771 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 70,315 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,846 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,172 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 58,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre uneven wear+cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2016 45,563 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,075 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 34,057 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 25,522 miles

service light on

Fail 23 Mar 2013 25,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

service light on

Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,735 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 8,338 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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VO08 AHE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol 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 VO08 AHE, 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 VO08 AHE registered?

VO08 AHE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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