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GJ08 EYG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,540 mi
Last recorded78,540 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 EYG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 78,540 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 73,730 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 73,728 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on inner and outer edges, highly recommended to replace tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn completely bald on outer edge, highly recommended to replace tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge, highly recommended to replace tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 65,292 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 57,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Right on legal limits, inner and outer edges are completely bald and starting to blister in places, highly recommended to replace tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Right on legal limits, inner and outer edges are completely bald and starting to blister in places, highly recommended to replace tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 51,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn a little (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 43,036 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 41,959 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 40,327 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 37,852 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,297 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,140 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner side wall

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread area and inner side wall

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread area and inner side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread area and inner side wall

Pass 10 Aug 2015 30,251 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 28,370 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,121 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 19,842 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 16,391 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 EYG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EYG, 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 EYG registered?

GJ08 EYG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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