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GL08 EYJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,181 mi
Last recorded183,181 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 EYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 183,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 164,451 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter inner clip missing but not allowing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 164,451 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter inner clip missing but not allowing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 134,644 miles

front number plate damaged

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 20 Jun 2016 134,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 16 Jun 2015 101,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 68,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 67,360 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear exhaust mounting strap badly corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 27,397 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,640 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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GL08 EYJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GL08 EYJ, 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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GL08 EYJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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