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GU08 KKZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,254 mi
Last recorded114,254 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 KKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 114,254 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to offside sill

Fail 26 Apr 2018 114,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to offside sill

Pass 2 May 2017 98,386 miles

damage to offside sill

offside mirror cracked

Fail 2 May 2017 98,386 miles

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

damage to offside sill

offside mirror cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,913 miles

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

body damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2016 83,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door does not latch securely closed boot (6.2.B.1a)

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

body damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,287 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

body damage

off side rear lence cracked

wipers poor

Fail 24 Apr 2015 71,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

body damage

off side rear lence cracked

wipers poor

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,597 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp is corroded but not insecure.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 48,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,896 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 27,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 27,392 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 KKZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KKZ, 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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GU08 KKZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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