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LB08 RXJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,961 mi
Last recorded135,961 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 RXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2024 135,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2023 128,159 miles

Offside Outer sill in poor condition

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 124,169 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 124,162 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 119,887 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 113,547 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 108,255 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 102,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 102,068 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 93,928 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

wheel covers fitted obscuring full view of braking components

Fail 19 Mar 2017 93,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases due to broken exhaust system (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

wheel covers fitted obscuring full view of braking components

Pass 3 Apr 2016 83,368 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2016 83,368 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,365 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,605 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 60,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust corroded

rear exhaust braket broken

Fail 22 Mar 2013 51,143 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,143 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,302 miles

2xchild seats in rear

all 4 tyres cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2012 43,302 miles

2xchild seats in rear

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all 4 tyres cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,068 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 RXJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RXJ, 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 RXJ registered?

LB08 RXJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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