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PJ08 GCK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,338 mi
Last recorded124,338 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 GCK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 124,338 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 121,981 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2017 118,974 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 118,974 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 110,875 miles

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

Front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Nearside Front repeater lens missing

eng oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 94,934 miles

Rear exhaust support strap corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 94,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

Rear exhaust support strap corroded

Undershield loose & could become dangerous to other road users

Pass 3 Mar 2014 77,783 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 77,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,696 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,663 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 46,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,553 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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PJ08 GCK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PJ08 GCK, 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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PJ08 GCK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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