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LA08 FMD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,732 mi
Last recorded96,732 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 96,732 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 88,302 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 88,302 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 81,198 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering leak from rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,425 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,226 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted to both rear outer seats. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 71,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted to both rear outer seats. ()

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,958 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 64,952 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,122 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 58,113 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 52,980 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 47,288 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 42,925 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,074 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,652 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 31,780 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 FMD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FMD, 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 FMD registered?

LA08 FMD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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