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GF58 FTY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,471 mi
Last recorded147,471 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 FTY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 147,471 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 147,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 14 Jan 2020 143,846 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 138,100 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 132,766 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 127,405 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 123,290 miles

Nearside front wheel has a slight bind noticed when spun by hand

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 123,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on edges

Nearside front wheel has a slight bind noticed when spun by hand

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre has 2 nails

Pass 20 Jan 2015 117,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel has a slight bind when spun by hand

offside front tyre heavily scuffed on outer wall

oil leak from gearbox and gearbox noisy

Fail 19 Jan 2015 117,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel has a slight bind when spun by hand

offside front tyre heavily scuffed on outer wall

oil leak from gearbox and gearbox noisy

Pass 30 Oct 2013 110,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre sidewall badly deteriorated

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection of the brakes

Pass 1 Nov 2012 105,160 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front outer brake pads not seen

rear tyres wearing low and cracked and perished

Fail 1 Nov 2012 105,160 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

front outer brake pads not seen

rear tyres wearing low and cracked and perished

Pass 21 Oct 2011 99,795 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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GF58 FTY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF58 FTY, 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 GF58 FTY registered?

GF58 FTY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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