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2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,365 mi
Last recorded118,365 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 CFU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 118,365 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 118,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOPPED UP WASHER FLUID/WORKING (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 118,167 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

advise on offside front coil spring location to saddle.

front fog lamps not working

Pass 11 Mar 2022 113,282 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 113,257 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

front fog lamps not working

Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,750 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 110,497 miles

Offside Front o/s/f spring seems to be incorrect by not sitting in its proper location.

Fail 10 Mar 2020 110,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f spring seems to be incorrect by not sitting in its proper location.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 107,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Fog light intensity slightly reduced

Fail 1 Mar 2019 107,810 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fog light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 10 Mar 2018 101,786 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 101,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 94,604 miles

rear exhaust box mount deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2017 94,596 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear exhaust box mount deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2016 88,432 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on edges but still within mot limits at time of test

Fail 2 Mar 2015 78,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on edges but still within mot limits at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,380 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,508 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

n/s/f tyre cracking on tread surface

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,617 miles

both rear tyre outer side walls starting to deteriorate

n/s/f tyre cracking inbetween tread pattern

Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,783 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 CFU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CFU, 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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GJ08 CFU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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