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GJ08 AGO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,763 mi
Last recorded62,763 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 62,763 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 62,761 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 61,669 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 61,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 59,949 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 57,857 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 57,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 55,857 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,457 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 51,083 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 48,468 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 48,436 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 46,196 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 42,764 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 38,700 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre 185/65r15

under car covers fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 38,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)

nail in nearside rear tyre 185/65r15

under car covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,971 miles

front brake pads and dics low and worn

rear exhust clamp broken on rear box

Fail 24 Mar 2015 27,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads and dics low and worn

rear exhust clamp broken on rear box

Pass 25 Mar 2014 28,418 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cut in outer wall

passengers air bag deactivated warning light illuminated

rear exhaust mounting strap corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,885 miles

rear silencer mounting strap corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,916 miles

Passengers air bag lamp deactivated lamp on.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 18,914 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres have severley scuffed/perished outer walls.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,651 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres outer walls scuffed.

Nearside and offside rear tyres outer walls perished.

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 AGO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GJ08 AGO, 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 AGO registered?

GJ08 AGO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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