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GJ08 UAF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,217 mi
Last recorded120,217 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 UAF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 120,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

nearside front sill soft

nearside windscreen washer blocked

Fail 4 Jan 2025 120,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front sill soft

nearside windscreen washer blocked

Pass 13 Dec 2023 114,670 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 114,670 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 108,104 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 108,104 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 103,199 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 96,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,341 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 85,875 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 79,647 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 73,248 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,583 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 64,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,523 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 54,061 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 54,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,455 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 34,423 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 27,604 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 UAF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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