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LA08 CLZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,443 mi
Last recorded105,443 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 CLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 105,443 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 98,998 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 94,028 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay under car

Fail 3 Jul 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay under car

Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,855 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 74,395 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre starting to werar low outer edge

Fail 14 Jul 2015 74,395 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre starting to werar low outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,231 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 63,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,270 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,401 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,035 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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LA08 CLZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA08 CLZ, 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 CLZ registered?

LA08 CLZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is LA08 CLZ safe to buy?

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