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GV57 FRK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,697 mi
Last recorded95,697 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 FRK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2023 95,697 miles

Emissions not tested all exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 86,945 miles

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

Offside headlight lense faded

Fail 27 Jan 2022 86,945 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside headlight lense faded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,834 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 76,834 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 71,800 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 71,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring corrded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both rear inner sill corrded

exhaust system corroded

front subframe and rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2019 70,863 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring corrded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both rear inner sill corrded

exhaust system corroded

front subframe and rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 63,889 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Fail 12 Jan 2018 63,653 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked in chalk (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Pass 28 Jan 2017 61,899 miles

Front NEAR AND OFFSIDE tyres worn on there shoulders

Fail 28 Jan 2017 61,899 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed NEAR AND OFFSIDE side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEAR AND OFFSIDE (8.2.2)

Front NEAR AND OFFSIDE tyres worn on there shoulders

Pass 27 Jan 2016 58,383 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 58,386 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,384 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 48,668 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 40,291 miles

Exhaust backbox mount corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,135 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,052 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 25,052 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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GV57 FRK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GV57 FRK, 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 GV57 FRK registered?

GV57 FRK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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