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LB08 MZW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,892 mi
Last recorded62,892 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,892 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 62,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

engine warning lamp on not applicable fail to this model year

Pass 14 Oct 2019 58,935 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 58,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 55,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar link bush worn

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2018 55,179 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar link bush worn

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,477 miles

Fuel flap missing.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner & outer tread

Offside Front Inner brake pad looks low.

Offside Rear tyre has deep inner radial cracks

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner & outer tread

Oil leak ()

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 47,534 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

front inner brake pads look low

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2016 47,533 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

front inner brake pads look low

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,396 miles

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 43,396 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,959 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer edge damaged

Rear silencer bracket badly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2014 38,958 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear tyre outer edge damaged

Rear silencer bracket badly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 35,238 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 33,543 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 33,543 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 25,719 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 18,082 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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LB08 MZW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MZW, 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 LB08 MZW registered?

LB08 MZW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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