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GJ08 AJU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,500 mi
Last recorded56,500 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 AJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 56,500 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 56,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 50,215 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 42,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 33,972 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 21,841 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 14,306 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 12,829 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 11,286 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2012 9,780 miles

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Pass 22 Feb 2011 8,396 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 8,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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 AJU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJU, 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 AJU registered?

GJ08 AJU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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