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HW08 GVC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,099 mi
Last recorded81,099 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 GVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 81,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked and holed (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component sensor on power steering pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear on joint clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides slightly pulse with indicators on (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 81,000 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked and holed (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component sensor on power steering pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear on joint clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides slightly pulse with indicators on (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,474 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 22 Oct 2019 71,254 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,611 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,558 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,009 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 51,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,494 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and perished on side walls

Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,075 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,822 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,367 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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HW08 GVC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HW08 GVC, 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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HW08 GVC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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