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GP57 VHC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,632 mi
Last recorded101,632 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 VHC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 101,632 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 96,476 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall and tread blocks perished

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

Pass 6 Feb 2019 89,160 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall perished

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

account damage n/s/r outer sill

clutch pedal rubber missing

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

unable too check front brake pads

Fail 6 Feb 2019 89,160 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall perished

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

account damage n/s/r outer sill

clutch pedal rubber missing

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

unable too check front brake pads

Pass 2 Feb 2018 83,223 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 79,412 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 8 Feb 2017 79,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2015 74,768 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

Fail 10 Nov 2015 74,704 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Nov 2014 70,433 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 66,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 59,155 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,286 miles

Wear on both front Brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,707 miles

Both front Brake discs show wear

Condition of Brake linnings could not be seen

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 VHC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VHC, 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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GP57 VHC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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