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GJ08 OTP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,047 mi
Last recorded94,047 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 94,047 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jul 2021 94,047 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 88,862 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2020 88,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2019 84,516 miles

Rear exhaust box

Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,067 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 83,067 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,544 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 79,543 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,636 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 69,010 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,908 miles

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

both front tyres bold on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,199 miles

Rear exhaust mounting braket broken but exhaust still supported.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,964 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 46,001 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,165 miles

childseats fitted to nsr and osr seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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 OTP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTP, 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 OTP registered?

GJ08 OTP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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