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GL08 PPF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,038 mi
Last recorded124,038 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 124,038 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 124,038 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2024 118,602 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 114,333 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 107,940 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 107,939 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 98,730 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 98,730 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 90,257 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 90,255 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,898 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 78,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Mid section of the exhust hevily corroded

Fail 25 May 2018 78,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Mid section of the exhust hevily corroded

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip fitted under P.R.S (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (corrected under P.R.S) (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 72,694 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 May 2016 66,271 miles

Both rear tyres have indentations to inner sidewalls, due to moulding of tyres when made

Exhaust middle section deteriorated

Front tyres wearing outer edges of tread

Fail 25 May 2016 66,271 miles

Both rear tyres have indentations to inner sidewalls, due to moulding of tyres when made

Exhaust middle section deteriorated

Front tyres wearing outer edges of tread

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 57,076 miles

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

Play in offside steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 May 2014 50,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Thorn in inner sidewall of O/S/R tyre

Pass 17 May 2013 43,827 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 43,827 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 35,839 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 26,188 miles

Front disc worn inner surfaces

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 PPF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PPF, 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 PPF registered?

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

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