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GJ08 CJX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,071 mi
Last recorded72,071 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,071 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 72,071 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,143 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly split (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear inner tyrewall has a large and deep crack

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2.9mm

Fail 5 Apr 2016 67,143 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release not releasing under load (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly split (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear inner tyrewall has a large and deep crack

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2.9mm

Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,612 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 58,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 51,606 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 51,351 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre has several cuts on tread

Pass 17 May 2013 43,791 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has deep cuts in tread, possibly to the depth of the cords.

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

Offside front tyre has deep cuts in tread, possibly to the depth of the cords.

Fail 17 May 2013 43,791 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has deep cuts in tread, possibly to the depth of the cords.

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

Offside front tyre has deep cuts in tread, possibly to the depth of the cords.

Pass 18 May 2012 33,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer strap corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 25,176 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs are worn

Pass 4 May 2011 25,176 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

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 CJX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CJX, 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 CJX registered?

GJ08 CJX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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