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GL08 HZW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,514 mi
Last recorded112,514 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 HZW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2024 112,514 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ofside and nearside outer sill panels corroded but not holed

Pass 18 Feb 2023 107,532 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 101,923 miles

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

Offside Outer sill panel has corrosion forming

Pass 9 Jan 2021 98,875 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 96,245 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 31 Dec 2018 90,890 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 83,153 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 75,772 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 68,308 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,479 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 59,316 miles

both rear tyres cracking on the sidewall

Pass 21 May 2012 46,884 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 35,060 miles

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

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 HZW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HZW, 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 HZW registered?

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

Is GL08 HZW safe to buy?

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