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GD08 KMZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,431 mi
Last recorded102,431 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 KMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 102,431 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2021 102,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2020 67,447 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,376 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 43,152 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal where pipes connect to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,336 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 35,336 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap broken (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 25,187 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,918 miles

both rear tyres cracking (age)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 21,170 miles

front brake discs becoming worn

Fail 26 Aug 2014 21,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs becoming worn

Pass 18 Sep 2013 18,955 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad worn

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,003 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 12,644 miles

offside headlight unit insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2011 12,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside headlight unit insecure

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 KMZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GD08 KMZ, 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 KMZ registered?

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

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