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GV08 TLF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,867 mi
Last recorded100,867 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 100,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 89,927 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 78,909 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 66,950 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 66,950 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 66,946 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,128 miles

Chips in front screen

Front brake pads look worn low / thin

Nearside rear tyre worn heavy on edges & tread worn low

Pass 4 Apr 2017 59,372 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 54,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 48,430 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear lamp outer lens chipped.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,430 miles

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

offside rear lamp outer lens chipped.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,168 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 31,816 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 2 May 2013 31,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2012 26,451 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES PERISHED

Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,970 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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 TLF 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 70.6%.

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 TLF, 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 TLF registered?

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

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