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GD08 KMY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,127 mi
Last recorded130,127 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 KMY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 130,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed taped up (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 130,127 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed taped up (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 95,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 88,381 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 88,381 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 81,516 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 81,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,805 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,926 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,535 miles

spare wheel hanger needs tightening

Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,716 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 34,707 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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GD08 KMY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD08 KMY, 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 GD08 KMY registered?

GD08 KMY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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