MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
clutch pedal rubber missing
rattle in rear exhaust silencer
some damaged to n/s/r and o/s/r sills
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
clutch pedal rubber missing
rattle in rear exhaust silencer
some damaged to n/s/r and o/s/r sills
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
clutch pedal rubber missing
o/s/f tyre worn down inner edge of tread
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
clutch pedal rubber missing
o/s/f tyre worn down inner edge of tread
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing/bald on outer edge of tread(borderline pass) (5.2.3 (e))
damage to n/s/r outer sill
o/s/f inner drive shaft joint noisy/when rotating wheel shaft when suspension hanging
o/s/f tyre perishing
o/s/r tyres perishing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing/bald on outer edge of tread(borderline pass) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
damage to n/s/r outer sill
o/s/f inner drive shaft joint noisy/when rotating wheel shaft when suspension hanging
o/s/f tyre perishing
o/s/r tyres perishing
Nearside Front Inner sidewall deteriorated/perished DOT code: 4411
Nearside Front Inner sidewall deteriorated/perished DOT code: 4411
Offside Front Tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code: 4907
Spare tyre defective lump in tread also tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code 5012 ()
TYRE SIZE: 185/65R15H
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in tread (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Inner sidewall deteriorated/perished DOT code: 4411
Nearside Front Inner sidewall deteriorated/perished DOT code: 4411
Offside Front Tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code: 4907
Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code 5012
TYRE SIZE: 185/65R15H
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn slightly (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn slightly (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre perished slightly DOT code 5012 = tyre manufactured Dec 2012
vehicle wet for inspection
whistling noise from gearbox at natural idle (poss release bearing) further investigation req'd
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
TYRE SIZE: 185/65R15H
Wheels have centre caps obscuring wheel nuts/studs
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
advise all tyres starting to perrishing on inner walls
advise front tyres 3 mm
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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PJ08 GCY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 GCY, 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 GCY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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