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GF08 UNZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,078 mi
Last recorded103,078 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 UNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 103,078 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill heavily corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear outer sill heavily corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 103,078 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill heavily corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear outer sill heavily corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 97,519 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 87,211 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 87,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 81,708 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 75,564 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 75,564 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 68,424 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 61,999 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 52,605 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 52,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 44,499 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 44,499 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,937 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 37,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 29,994 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 23,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 21,499 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 19,139 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 16,406 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 13,096 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 UNZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

GF08 UNZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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