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LB08 CGK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

288,931 mi
Last recorded288,931 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 CGK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 288,931 miles

N/S head lamp beam pattern fading

N/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/F tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2021 288,928 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

N/S head lamp beam pattern fading

N/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/F tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2020 288,673 miles

N/S head light beam pattern fading

N/S/F tyre worn inner edge

O/S/F tyre badly worn inner edge

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 288,673 miles

N/S head light beam pattern fading

N/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

O/S/F tyre badly worn inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 285,198 miles

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2020 285,196 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2019 277,558 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 277,558 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 270,569 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 270,538 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn arm bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 262,110 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2016 255,425 miles

Nearside Front slight play in hub assy

Offside Front wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2016 253,019 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 253,006 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour repeter (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 235,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 235,854 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 216,637 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 202,449 miles

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

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

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Fail 1 Dec 2014 202,444 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 28 May 2014 182,731 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 28 May 2014 182,731 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 4 Dec 2013 165,434 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Dec 2013 165,434 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Nov 2012 149,577 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 97,294 miles

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

front exhaust heat shield broken and rattling

Fail 17 Nov 2011 97,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust heat shield broken and rattling

Pass 24 May 2011 88,506 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 88,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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LB08 CGK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LB08 CGK, 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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LB08 CGK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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