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GV08 KLS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,113 mi
Last recorded82,113 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 KLS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 82,113 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to offside front outer sill

Pass 10 Jun 2016 73,601 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,464 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,414 miles

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2014 61,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

both front tyres perrished/chunks out of sidewalls

n/s/r light cluster broken

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,617 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 23 Apr 2013 51,617 miles

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

front pads getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,114 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 45,113 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2011 37,681 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 KLS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KLS, 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 KLS registered?

GV08 KLS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GV08 KLS safe to buy?

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