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LA08 EZR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,124 mi
Last recorded61,124 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 EZR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 61,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 just met limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,848 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 58,699 miles

Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2017 58,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired Wrong way round (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav holder ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,788 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,857 miles

advise front bumper damaged/missing some retaining mounts but bumper secure.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 28,943 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 28,941 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake drums removed brakes cleaned/cylinders inspected-suspect possible weak rear brake cylinder and/or low brake shoes ?.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,748 miles

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

both front brake discs badly worn with lipped edges-unmeasured.

spare wheel loose in retainer and tyre flat.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 21,748 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake discs badly worn with lipped edges-unmeasured.

spare wheel loose in retainer and tyre flat.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 11,837 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 EZR 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 69.2%.

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 EZR, 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 EZR registered?

LA08 EZR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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