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GV08 GXD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,887 mi
Last recorded77,887 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 GXD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 77,887 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2025 76,408 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 74,012 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 74,010 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 71,537 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 69,289 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 67,567 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 65,233 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,222 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,698 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,297 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 52,180 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,717 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 44,015 miles

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

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

offside front nearside front offside rear and nearside rear tyres inner walls perishing and spliting

Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,767 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 24,742 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 16,263 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 GXD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GXD, 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 GXD registered?

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

Is GV08 GXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 GXD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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