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GJ58 VTO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,091 mi
Last recorded84,091 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 VTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 84,091 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

offside mirror has tape repair

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 17 Aug 2018 76,992 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 17 Aug 2018 76,992 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,146 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre bald/worn on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2016 60,757 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2015 54,997 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box strap broken

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Aug 2014 47,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box strap broken

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Aug 2013 37,994 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing on inner and outer sidewalls

front brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2011 22,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GJ58 VTO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ58 VTO, 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 GJ58 VTO registered?

GJ58 VTO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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