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BT08 GCU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,113 mi
Last recorded108,113 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 GCU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 108,113 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 105,354 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 101,662 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 101,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 98,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 94,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 88,248 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 18 May 2018 88,248 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 31 May 2017 82,267 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 74,793 miles

front tyres wearing heavily inner and outer shoulders

Pass 13 May 2015 67,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 59,440 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 59,440 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 50,321 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 May 2012 41,125 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 32,359 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN

O/S/R TYRE BEEN PLUG

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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BT08 GCU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BT08 GCU, 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 BT08 GCU registered?

BT08 GCU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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