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AF08 LJV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,523 mi
Last recorded131,523 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 131,523 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded 20cm hole

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front outer sill weak in places

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 131,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close too cords advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded 20cm hole

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front outer sill weak in places

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 124,666 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded on bend. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust box blowing slightly and corroded on pipe connection

both outer sills weak in places.

Pass 21 Oct 2022 112,599 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded on bend. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside sill weak but not within prescribed area

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust box blowing slightly and corroded on pipe connection

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 104,182 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded on bend. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm low on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust box blowing slightly and corroded on pipe connection.

Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,181 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 95,181 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 87,391 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 78,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre tread deteriorated and separating.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 69,034 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 58,967 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 50,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 38,714 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 29,210 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 29,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre has cuts on iner edge

n/s/r tyre has cuts on iner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,767 miles

Backbox bracket corroded

Front tyres starting to crack and wear edges

Fail 28 Feb 2013 25,767 miles

Backbox bracket corroded

Front tyres starting to crack and wear edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,265 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,111 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 LJV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF08 LJV, 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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AF08 LJV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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