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SM08 GGJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,675 mi
Last recorded56,675 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 GGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 56,675 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 56,675 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 56,454 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases c/pipe to b/box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 46,882 miles

2x front lower arm rear bushes split

Fail 10 Sep 2014 46,882 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2x front lower arm rear bushes split

2x rear tyres cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2013 36,322 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 Sep 2013 36,322 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,641 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 16,031 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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SM08 GGJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SM08 GGJ, 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 SM08 GGJ registered?

SM08 GGJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SM08 GGJ safe to buy?

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