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LB08 XPO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,656 mi
Last recorded141,656 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2019 141,656 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bothsides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced bothsides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 130,336 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 130,336 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 119,853 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 119,528 miles

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

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding No wheel bearing test (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 107,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing outer and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 107,015 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working Both front side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing outer and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,444 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside sill damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2014 96,326 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 96,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 91,830 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 84,059 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 84,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,497 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 XPO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XPO, 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 XPO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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