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GK08 OBB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,079 mi
Last recorded58,079 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 OBB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2024 58,079 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO OUTER SILL RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT DEFORMATION AND A SPLIT IN METAL. WITHIN 30CMS OF LOWER SEAT BELT MOUNTING (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamp aims too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL HEAVILY CORRODED AT FRONT. OVERALL STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE REDUCED BUT NOT SIGNIFICANTLY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,196 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive LEAK APPEARS TO BE FROM CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CRACK WITHIN SWEPT AREA OF WIPERS (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 55,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED AND SEPARATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL AND TYRE PERISHED & CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED AND SEPARATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 54,802 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 53,913 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 25 Mar 2019 52,594 miles

SLIGHT BIND N/S/F BRAKE

Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,187 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 51,185 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall cut, not exposing cords

Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,797 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Fail 24 Mar 2016 42,797 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,788 miles

Slight damage to rear near side tyre side wall.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,665 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,869 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,840 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 OBB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GK08 OBB, 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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GK08 OBB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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