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GU08 MWW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,055 mi
Last recorded106,055 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 MWW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 106,055 miles

Nearside Front SILL CORRODED

Nearside SILL CORRODED

Pass 17 May 2022 99,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 98,908 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 97,017 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 94,467 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 88,891 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 83,008 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 83,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 82,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

surface cracks in o/s front tyre wall

Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2015 72,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,046 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,437 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,453 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded.

Pass 10 May 2011 33,641 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 MWW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MWW, 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 MWW registered?

GU08 MWW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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