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GU08 KBY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

156,381 mi
Last recorded156,381 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 KBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 156,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 156,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 152,851 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 148,553 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 148,550 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 143,782 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65/15 punctured ()

Fail 27 Apr 2023 143,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens oxidized (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens oxidized (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65/15 punctured ()

Pass 25 Apr 2022 138,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 on 2mm tread depth and unevenly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 138,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 on 2mm tread depth and unevenly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 133,492 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 129,656 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2020 129,654 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 123,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box Slight Corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2018 113,792 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 113,792 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,071 miles

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

front tyres edged.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 92,674 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,329 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 81,240 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,745 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,723 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,553 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 64,553 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,068 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 51,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,988 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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GU08 KBY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GU08 KBY, 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 GU08 KBY registered?

GU08 KBY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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