MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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)
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)
Oil leak
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.
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.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside tyres are perishing
rear exhaust corroding
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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