MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from nearside driveshaft seal
rear exhaust bracket insecure
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front exhaust downpipe shield loose /rattling
rear exhaust box bracket corroded but exhaust supported
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front exhaust downpipe shield loose /rattling
rear exhaust box bracket corroded but exhaust supported
Exhaust rear box bracket corrorded through- however, rear box still supported at present.
Nearside Outer 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)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
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GJ08 VLX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 VLX, 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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How do I check the history of GJ08 VLX?
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What year was GJ08 VLX registered?
GJ08 VLX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.
Is GJ08 VLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ08 VLX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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