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GY08 VSM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

101,341 mi
Last recorded101,341 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VSM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2022 101,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended outer clasp (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 96,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc lipped on inner and outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad wearing low (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (3mm) tyre wearing on inner and outer edges/tyre perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc lipped on inner and outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (3mm) tyre wearing on inner and outer edges/tyre perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 96,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc lipped on inner and outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad wearing low (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (3mm) tyre wearing on inner and outer edges/tyre perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc lipped on inner and outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (3mm) tyre wearing on inner and outer edges/tyre perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 86,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 86,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,846 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 76,846 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 70,635 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 66,286 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 66,286 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

rear blake blade torn

Pass 25 Feb 2016 61,665 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2016 61,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2015 57,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,178 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2013 35,925 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 2 Apr 2012 25,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 5 Apr 2011 18,596 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,596 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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GY08 VSM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GY08 VSM, 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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GY08 VSM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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