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GK08 NZC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,562 mi
Last recorded86,562 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 NZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 86,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 78,150 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,525 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 66,450 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,631 miles

back exhaust clamp/bracket very rusty

n/s/f tyre worn/perished

Fail 26 Nov 2012 56,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

back exhaust clamp/bracket very rusty

n/s/f tyre worn/perished

Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,836 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,756 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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GK08 NZC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GK08 NZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK08 NZC registered?

GK08 NZC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GK08 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK08 NZC shows 9 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.

Does GK08 NZC have outstanding finance?

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