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GL08 OSC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,644 mi
Last recorded56,644 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 OSC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 56,644 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,048 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,472 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken ( metal one )

Fail 14 Sep 2017 49,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken ( metal one )

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,449 miles

Front inner brake pads look to be wearing thin

Front wipers starting to lightly smear across windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre ( borderline pass ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre ( borderline pass ) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 46,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall to tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall to tread area of the tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall to tread area of the tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall to tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Front inner brake pads look to be wearing thin

Front wipers starting to lightly smear across windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre ( borderline pass ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre ( borderline pass ) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,894 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,930 miles

nearside front tyre badly perished on sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,021 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 20,095 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 16,197 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 11,502 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 11,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OSC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OSC, 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 OSC registered?

GL08 OSC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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The MOT history for GL08 OSC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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