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GD08 VCJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,150 mi
Last recorded78,150 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 78,150 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer wall 185/65r15

low engine oil level

Pass 21 Nov 2014 73,191 miles

Rear exhaust strap is broken

Fail 21 Nov 2014 73,191 miles

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

O/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm

Rear exhaust strap is broken

Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,201 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,971 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear tyre badly perished

TYRE SIZE 185/65 R15

Pass 14 Oct 2011 37,689 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VCJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

GD08 VCJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is GD08 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 VCJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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