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CP08 GXW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,415 mi
Last recorded137,415 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 GXW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 137,415 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 122,629 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack gaiter oil leak

Fail 29 May 2018 122,629 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack gaiter oil leak

Pass 25 May 2017 108,039 miles

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

passenger door mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2017 107,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

All rear seats except the nearside centre seat are missing therefore unable to check correct operations of seatbelts

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

Nearside Front mirror has slight damage to it but not effecting view of rear

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Around steering rack area, suspect pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2016 98,996 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 98,996 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,637 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 86,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2014 73,730 miles

Has duck tape on drivers seat belt no apparent damage .

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

Noise from nearside rear wheel not wheel bearing

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

Fail 8 May 2014 73,730 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Has duck tape on drivers seat belt no apparent damage .

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

Noise from nearside rear wheel not wheel bearing

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

Pass 2 May 2013 61,055 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 49,337 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 28 May 2011 36,176 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 GXW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CP08 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

CP08 GXW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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