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GL57 XCN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,326 mi
Last recorded103,326 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 XCN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 103,326 miles

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

Unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 24 Oct 2023 103,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 12 Oct 2022 96,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 87,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 87,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,889 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,336 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 74,336 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,814 miles

rear exhaust brackit broken

Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,713 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component gaiter area (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 57,358 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,358 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,233 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 43,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 43,530 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 35,172 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 35,172 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,757 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 XCN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GL57 XCN, 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 XCN registered?

GL57 XCN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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