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GV08 KNF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,226 mi
Last recorded136,226 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 KNF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 136,226 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 133,088 miles

exhaust rear box out of align and slight blow

front coil springs and inner sills surface corrosion

front discs worn

rear bump stops worn

Pass 27 Feb 2019 122,450 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 107,738 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 90,788 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,099 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,944 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 64,177 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,875 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 47,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 47,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,596 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 KNF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol 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 KNF, 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 KNF registered?

GV08 KNF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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