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PJ08 GCZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,517 mi
Last recorded123,517 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 GCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 123,517 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 123,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 120,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear start of corrosion sill/under arch front

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

Offside Rear start of corrosion sill/under arch front

centre rear seat missing

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2024 116,230 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front play in drive shaft/cv

Offside Front slight play strut top mount

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2024 116,230 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front play in drive shaft/cv

Offside Front slight play strut top mount

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2023 112,105 miles

Nearside sill damaged

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 112,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 102,549 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill panel damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 102,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear outer sill panel damaged

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 93,221 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 84,869 miles

Nearside Rear Outer some damage n/s/r outer sill

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 84,869 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount steel belt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer some damage n/s/r outer sill

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 70,399 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 52,204 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and centre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking,nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2018 52,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and centre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking,nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2017 40,825 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,113 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 33,585 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 29,548 miles

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

all 4 tyres perrished and cracked(fronts badly)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 26,333 miles

rear silencer mounting strap corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,488 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,215 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres starting to crack on edges

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,137 miles

o/s gearbox diff/ driveshaft seal leaking

rear wiper blade split

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 GCZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PJ08 GCZ, 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 PJ08 GCZ registered?

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

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