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AM08 GXY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,341 mi
Last recorded135,341 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 GXY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 135,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

front exhaust / cat bracket detached

Fail 25 May 2022 135,109 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

front exhaust / cat bracket detached

Pass 28 May 2021 123,785 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has cut not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021 123,772 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has cut not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 116,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2020 116,848 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 104,579 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 94,404 miles

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

slight exhaust leak

Pass 1 Jun 2017 82,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,421 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 63,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 May 2015 63,536 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,886 miles

offside front top suspension mount bearing notchey

Pass 23 May 2013 45,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box exhaust bracket rusted through still suported

both front tyres slight perished and cracked

Fail 23 May 2013 45,979 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box exhaust bracket rusted through still suported

both front tyres slight perished and cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,352 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,715 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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AM08 GXY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AM08 GXY, 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 AM08 GXY registered?

AM08 GXY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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