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GF08 FFJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,224 mi
Last recorded140,224 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 FFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 140,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front head light has poor beam pattern

Offside Front head light has poor beam pattern

Fail 8 Sep 2023 140,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head light has poor beam pattern

Offside Front head light has poor beam pattern

Pass 21 Sep 2022 132,593 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 121,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 121,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 111,932 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 111,932 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 102,658 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 92,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 81,252 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,883 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,734 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 61,536 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 61,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,383 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front and nearside front tyres have multiple cracks on inner wall on edge of tread

Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper torn

Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,610 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,543 miles

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 FFJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FFJ, 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 FFJ registered?

GF08 FFJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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