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GV08 BXA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,302 mi
Last recorded122,302 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 BXA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 122,302 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer bracket rusted through but still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 112,699 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 112,377 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 91,413 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 91,245 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 88,739 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,812 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 80,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,996 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 74,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,158 miles

engine injector blowing on seal

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 69,155 miles

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

engine injector blowing on seal

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,428 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 45,663 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres tread is cracking and poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,552 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

slight damage to outer wall of offside front tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GV08 BXA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GV08 BXA, 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 GV08 BXA registered?

GV08 BXA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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