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GF08 FEM

2008 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,226 mi
Last recorded111,226 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 FEM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 111,226 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 111,226 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 106,624 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 101,693 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 97,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 93,483 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 89,630 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 86,590 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 80,160 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 73,272 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 64,334 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 59,450 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,049 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly lipped

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,751 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 47,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,312 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 27 Apr 2012 39,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 May 2011 31,196 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 31,196 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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GF08 FEM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF08 FEM, 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 GF08 FEM registered?

GF08 FEM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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