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AX08 LNY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,290 mi
Last recorded105,290 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 LNY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 105,290 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 105,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 105,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven 58% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven 37% (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 93,327 miles

Front disks lipped on both side.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Hand brake poor efficiency.(service require)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished on tread area.

Fail 5 Aug 2016 93,327 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front disks lipped on both side.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Hand brake poor efficiency.(service require)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished on tread area.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,144 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 79,144 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 61,902 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 61,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 46,871 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 29,569 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,843 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 14,709 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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AX08 LNY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AX08 LNY, 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 AX08 LNY registered?

AX08 LNY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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