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GD57 CHY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,869 mi
Last recorded74,869 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 CHY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 74,869 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 65,649 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 65,649 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 64,865 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 63,661 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 63,660 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 63,591 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 62,762 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 62,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 61,437 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 61,436 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 59,375 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 59,363 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,644 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 56,486 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 56,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 54,960 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,545 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,857 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,939 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 43,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,533 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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GD57 CHY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GD57 CHY, 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 GD57 CHY registered?

GD57 CHY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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