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AF08 LHU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,515 mi
Last recorded161,515 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 161,515 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 154,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 150,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 146,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to flat spot on inner edge, 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to flat spot on inner edge, 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 146,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to flat spot on inner edge, 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to flat spot on inner edge, 185 65 15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 136,828 miles

injector 2 leaking exhaust fumes, with fan on in car could let fumes into passenger compartment

Pass 27 Nov 2017 124,822 miles

several dash bulbs out

suspect front pads low (but unable to see adequately

timing belt due on age /millage ???

Pass 12 Dec 2016 112,715 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 99,137 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 86,127 miles

Air intake pipe missing

Exhaust emits a high level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

Offside rear parking brake and servive brake performance slightly low

Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,757 miles

brake fluid due on age related service shedule

coolant due on age related service shedule

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,475 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 60,475 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 47,881 miles

Nearside tyre weak outer sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,566 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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AF08 LHU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AF08 LHU, 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 AF08 LHU registered?

AF08 LHU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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