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LB08 MZT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,923 mi
Last recorded112,923 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 MZT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 112,923 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 112,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 105,592 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaitor cracking.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 105,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Front steering rack gaitor cracking.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 99,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 92,769 miles

bot front tyres scrubbed on inner edges 185/65/15

Pass 18 Aug 2018 85,584 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,674 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 84,503 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,203 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 78,119 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,598 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,550 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,381 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 57,371 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 48,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,891 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,339 miles

advise both front tyre teads getting low

advise near side front head lamp aim not checked

Fail 30 Jun 2011 31,339 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

advise both front tyre teads getting low

advise near side front head lamp aim not checked

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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LB08 MZT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MZT, 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 MZT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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