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GU08 KCX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,533 mi
Last recorded90,533 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 KCX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 90,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge; becoming low on tread; in poor condition

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear both tyres perished/cracking between tread

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

mid section exhaust heavily corroded; system corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2019 90,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge; becoming low on tread; in poor condition

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear both tyres perished/cracking between tread

mid section exhaust heavily corroded; system corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower front sreen damaged.

centre exhaust box corroded.

Fail 9 Jul 2018 79,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower front sreen damaged.

centre exhaust box corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,130 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,265 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,004 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,241 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,650 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,851 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 19,273 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 19,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 14,020 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 KCX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GU08 KCX, 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 KCX registered?

GU08 KCX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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