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AX08 LNJ

2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,185 mi
Last recorded69,185 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso66,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 LNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 69,185 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

No Spare Wheel In Carrier

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust Hanger Snapped

Fail 11 Jul 2022 69,149 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall Of Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Front Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

No Spare Wheel In Carrier

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust Hanger Snapped

Pass 5 Aug 2021 65,527 miles

Exhaust mounting defective slight underbody corrosion, no spare wheel in carrier. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 65,527 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective slight underbody corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective slight underbody corrosion, no spare wheel in carrier. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 62,705 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 62,699 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 56,581 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 56,522 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,017 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2017 48,038 miles

Nearside steering rack gaitor splitting

Fail 3 Aug 2017 48,038 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside steering rack gaitor splitting

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Jul 2016 43,048 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 43,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,954 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Aug 2015 37,954 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,413 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,199 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,375 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,511 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara Picasso?

Based on 11,608 MOT tests across 657 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
5,032
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
657
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Stop lamp not working 116
Registration plate lamp not working 108
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 94
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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AX08 LNJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,740 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 Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX08 LNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX08 LNJ registered?

AX08 LNJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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