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GJ08 UBB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,536 mi
Last recorded135,536 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 135,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 132,809 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 132,804 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust center silencer slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 130,839 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 130,763 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both coming into contact with insecure plastic inner wing trims (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) replacement strongly recommended ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 120,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 120,786 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 113,531 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 111,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 107,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside outer sill panel corrosion outside of any prescribed area

Fail 19 Jun 2018 107,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside outer sill panel corrosion outside of any prescribed area

Pass 23 May 2017 105,882 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 May 2017 105,880 miles

Horn not working horn sounds when steering is turned (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low loose inside and wont adjust (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 99,856 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 99,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 17 Feb 2015 88,901 miles

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

Rear exhaust support strap corroded and broken

Pass 11 Feb 2014 79,043 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 79,043 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 68,570 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,047 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,083 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut sidewall

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 UBB 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 66.7%.

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

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