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CP08 GXO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,637 mi
Last recorded95,637 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 GXO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 95,637 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 89,496 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 89,152 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 80,258 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 75,160 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 69,715 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 63,123 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 57,811 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,936 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 50,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 45,162 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 45,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 40,286 miles

Offside Front tyre has a tear in the outer sidewall

Fail 16 Jun 2016 40,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre has a tear in the outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,864 miles

offside front tyre has a tear in the outer sidewall less than 25mm in length,but not deep enough to reach the plys or cords

Pass 16 Jun 2014 31,588 miles

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offside front tyre has a tear in the outer sidewall less than 25mm in length but not deep enough to reach the plys or cords

Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,397 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 22,981 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 22,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,110 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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CP08 GXO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP08 GXO, 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 CP08 GXO registered?

CP08 GXO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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