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GV08 GXE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

213,013 mi
Last recorded213,013 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 GXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 213,013 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 19 Jul 2019 213,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE BOTTOM SWIVAL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 17 Jul 2018 209,941 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 208,059 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 206,344 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 194,577 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 179,150 miles

rear exhauet box strap corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 166,734 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 142,448 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 109,805 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,903 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,388 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 GXE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

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

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