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GV08 BZY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,900 mi
Last recorded98,900 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 BZY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 98,900 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 94,182 miles

corrosion offside outer sill not in a prescribed area.

Pass 9 Dec 2021 87,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 84,605 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 79,212 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 75,672 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 75,670 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 74,938 miles

Drivebelt is deteriorating.

Exhaust front silencer is cracked and blowing.

Front lower arm rear bushes are perishing.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

No oil reading on the dipstick.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,222 miles

O/S handbrake cable casing is split and knotted.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 67,222 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Low effort recorded from O/S/R foot and parking brake.

O/S handbrake cable casing is split and knotted.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 62,405 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer broken away at joint (7.1.2)

engine sump plug leaking

Fail 24 Feb 2015 56,734 miles

Front brake discs are lipped.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S handbrake cable in poor condition.

Slight oil leaks.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,734 miles

Front brake discs are lipped.

O/S handbrake cable in poor condition.

Slight oil leaks.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,188 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 50,188 miles

Offside Front Upper 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,126 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,122 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,290 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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GV08 BZY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 GV08 BZY, 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 BZY registered?

GV08 BZY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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