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GP57 OUV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,040 mi
Last recorded91,040 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 OUV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 91,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 82,287 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 77,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2021 71,117 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 70,964 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 66,850 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 64,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 60,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 57,077 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2017 53,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 49,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre perished slightly.

Spare tyre cut to ply.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 44,720 miles

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2014 40,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,333 miles

front number plate damaged slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2013 37,333 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front number plate damaged slightly

rear exhaust strap broken / corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 31,054 miles

front number plate cracked

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,959 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre on 2mm tread

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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GP57 OUV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GP57 OUV, 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 GP57 OUV registered?

GP57 OUV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is GP57 OUV safe to buy?

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