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GV08 CLF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,235 mi
Last recorded100,235 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 100,235 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

central exhaust minor gas leak

Fail 22 Jul 2026 100,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

both front wipers in poor condition

central exhaust minor gas leak

Pass 23 Jul 2025 95,269 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 95,267 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 89,187 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 89,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Auxiliary Belt damaged

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 82,116 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 72,455 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Jul 2022 72,455 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jul 2021 63,376 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 54,526 miles

Nearside front outer door handle sticks and handle has to be pushed down to shut door.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at various places along length of pipe, awkward to assess where against floor and passing through clips, inspection/cleaning or replacement required. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 54,526 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside front outer door handle sticks and handle has to be pushed down to shut door.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering sensor requires replacing. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at various places along length of pipe, awkward to assess where against floor and passing through clips, inspection/cleaning or replacement required. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer strap broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 51,852 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 49,054 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 45,848 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 43,261 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,861 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

both rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 May 2014 34,550 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 28,993 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,088 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 23,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 16,604 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 CLF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CLF, 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 CLF registered?

GV08 CLF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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