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GJ08 UAO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,259 mi
Last recorded84,259 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 UAO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 84,259 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 84,214 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2024 77,597 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 77,597 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 71,723 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 60,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 52,421 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 52,421 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 50,900 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 49,232 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,737 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,428 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,647 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,000 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,350 miles

both rear tyres are deteriorating

Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,043 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 25,949 miles

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

both rear tyres are perrished on side walls dot codes 2008

Fail 5 Jul 2012 25,949 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

both rear tyres are perrished on side walls dot codes 2008

Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,703 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 20,363 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 UAO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UAO, 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 UAO registered?

GJ08 UAO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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