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GJ08 VPP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,310 mi
Last recorded147,310 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 147,310 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 137,293 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 122,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 116,760 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 5 Feb 2018 116,760 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2017 109,560 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 98,344 miles

Offside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 6 Feb 2015 89,652 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 6 Feb 2015 89,652 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,625 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 82,597 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust box strap broken

Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,669 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack 185 65 15

Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,004 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 VPP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

GJ08 VPP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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