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GJ58 VTP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,442 mi
Last recorded121,442 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 121,442 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 121,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 109,605 miles

both rear tyres perished.

engine under tray loose.

windscreen washer bottle cap missing.

Fail 13 Sep 2018 109,605 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished.

engine under tray loose.

windscreen washer bottle cap missing.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 100,374 miles

adjusted internal head lamp adjuster

Pass 15 Sep 2016 84,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen ()

under trays slightly loose

Pass 22 Sep 2015 72,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 61,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,155 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 51,155 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,137 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,879 miles

offside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

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 VTP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJ58 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

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

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