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GJ08 AFA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,071 mi
Last recorded79,071 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 AFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 79,071 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens damaged does not effect operation of lamps

Fail 7 Mar 2023 79,071 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 Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens damaged does not effect operation of lamps

Pass 17 Feb 2022 76,344 miles

Offside Rear Reflector cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2021 74,466 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 73,495 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 73,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 72,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,956 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 64,608 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,741 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,953 miles

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

rear wiper split

small cut to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,978 miles

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

small cut to nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2014 51,963 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

small cut to nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,090 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 37,940 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,585 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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GJ08 AFA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ08 AFA, 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 GJ08 AFA registered?

GJ08 AFA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is GJ08 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 AFA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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