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GL57 XCS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

230,512 mi
Last recorded230,512 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 XCS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 230,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills have light corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2020 230,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both outer sills have light corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2018 223,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill has paint blisters

Offside sill has paint blisters

Fail 25 Jul 2018 223,596 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear inner sidewalls torn 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 216,844 miles

Nearside headlight beam image poor

both rear tyres cracking in inner sidewalls

offside front tyre inner edge very worn

Pass 24 Jun 2016 210,824 miles

all four tyres cracking on outer side walls

Fail 24 Jun 2016 210,824 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box support band broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp possible earth fault (1.2.1f)

all four tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 13 Aug 2015 205,844 miles

rear exhaust band corrored but exhaust still supported

Pass 14 Aug 2014 201,081 miles

damage to both lower door sills

rear exhaust support very corroded but exhaust still supported

Fail 22 Jul 2014 200,834 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to both lower door sills

Pass 22 Jul 2013 196,451 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

front tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 102,392 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

interior mirror missing

Fail 7 Jun 2010 102,392 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

interior mirror missing

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 XCS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XCS, 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 XCS registered?

GL57 XCS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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