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LA08 TZP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,323 mi
Last recorded104,323 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 TZP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 104,323 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission, nearside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy near and offside, strong advise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 104,322 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission, nearside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy near and offside, strong advise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 94,159 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 85,009 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 76,488 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 68,174 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,342 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,966 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 41,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box clamp snapped

Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,657 miles

rear exhaust box clamp snapped

Fail 20 Jul 2011 31,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,393 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 TZP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 TZP, 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 TZP registered?

LA08 TZP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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