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GK08 XLP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,671 mi
Last recorded104,671 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XLP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 104,671 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 97,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 91,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,494 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 82,469 miles

Nearside Front tyre just legal

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 28 Feb 2017 80,733 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Front bottom ball joint

Nearside Front tyre just legal - 185 / 65 r15h

Pass 24 Feb 2016 75,961 miles

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

Offside Front seat belt in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,889 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,860 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 61,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,777 miles

front disc's in poor condition

n/s/r foot brake and handbrake effdort lower than o/s/r

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust box strap in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011

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 XLP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XLP, 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 GK08 XLP registered?

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

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The MOT history for GK08 XLP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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