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GL57 EWH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,186 mi
Last recorded2,186 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 EWH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2025 2,186 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 2,168 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 2,114 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 2,079 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 2,051 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 2,028 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 1,961 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 1,771 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 1,606 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 1,529 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 1,499 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 1,421 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 1,200 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 994 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 757 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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GL57 EWH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GL57 EWH, 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 GL57 EWH registered?

GL57 EWH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is GL57 EWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 EWH shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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