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GL08 XGF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,013 mi
Last recorded69,013 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 69,013 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 69,013 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 65,764 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 65,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 61,917 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 61,894 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 58,009 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 58,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Aug 2019 56,259 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 54,172 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,033 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 51,033 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 47,268 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle stiff to release

Offside Rear seat belt buckle stiff to release

upper level components covered

Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,535 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges 185/65/15

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,217 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 30,275 miles

n/s rear tyre perishing and cracking

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2013 30,275 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perishing and cracking

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,341 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 17,599 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 XGF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XGF, 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 XGF registered?

GL08 XGF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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