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GL08 PJY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,911 mi
Last recorded103,911 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 103,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,978 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 91,975 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side and near side rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,007 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outside edge

near side rear tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

off side rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 10 Apr 2017 83,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front tyre wearing on outside edge

near side rear tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

off side rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,111 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 71,046 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating maladjustment or excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,057 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,841 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 50,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Apr 2013 40,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,149 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 22,783 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 22,783 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 PJY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJY, 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 PJY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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