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GL08 FAF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,991 mi
Last recorded147,991 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 FAF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 147,991 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres wearing unevenly low on inner edges

nearside rear tyre tread depth 2-3mm and worn unevenly

offside rear tyre tread depth 3mm and perished on tread

Fail 10 Jun 2014 147,991 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres wearing unevenly low on inner edges

nearside rear tyre tread depth 2-3mm and worn unevenly

offside rear tyre tread depth 3mm and perished on tread

Pass 19 Jun 2013 135,055 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 135,055 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front wiper blades starting to smear

both wing mirror housings damaged temporary repaired with tape

emissions test results : turbo:2.98 m-1

Pass 19 Jun 2012 113,486 miles

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

both wing mirrors temporarily repaired

offside front drivers seat loose not insecure

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 19 Jun 2012 113,486 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both wing mirrors temporarily repaired

offside front drivers seat loose not insecure

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 20 Jun 2011 84,309 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 FAF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GL08 FAF, 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 GL08 FAF registered?

GL08 FAF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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