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LA08 BCY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,600 mi
Last recorded93,600 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 BCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,600 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 75,191 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 75,191 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

rear exhaust silencer braket broken and coroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 55,993 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 55,993 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

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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LA08 BCY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LA08 BCY, 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 LA08 BCY registered?

LA08 BCY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is LA08 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 BCY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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