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GJ58 ZGA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,788 mi
Last recorded98,788 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 ZGA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,788 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring rubbing against chassis

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

exhaust heat shield in-secure

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 12 Nov 2018 98,788 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring rubbing against chassis

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

exhaust heat shield in-secure

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 6 Sep 2017 82,503 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 82,503 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 81,408 miles

Oil leak ()

near side front bumper and wing damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,579 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 74,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,907 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2014 60,907 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,371 miles

rear exhaust box band corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,967 miles

all tyre side wall's pereshed and craking

Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,732 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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 ZGA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GJ58 ZGA, 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 ZGA registered?

GJ58 ZGA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ58 ZGA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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