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GU08 ORY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,521 mi
Last recorded131,521 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 131,521 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 131,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 128,482 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 128,482 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 124,182 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and has small cuts ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 117,123 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 117,111 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 111,146 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 107,714 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 83,953 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 62,485 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,869 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges.

Long parkbrake travel.

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,516 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 37,752 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,966 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 silencer support hanger strap broken.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 29,966 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres perishing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 silencer support hanger strap broken.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside tyres are perishing

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,247 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 ORY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ORY, 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 ORY registered?

GU08 ORY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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