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GL08 POU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,391 mi
Last recorded63,391 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 POU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 63,391 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 63,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail init

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshapen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & Outer edges worn very close (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & Outer edges worn very close (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & Outer edges worn very close (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 53,452 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 41,914 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 41,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear box band broken

Pass 13 May 2013 31,225 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 31,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 21,369 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 15,402 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 POU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 POU, 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 POU registered?

GL08 POU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is GL08 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 POU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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