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LC08 BJK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,838 mi
Last recorded86,838 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BJK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 86,838 miles

Nearside Front windscreen washer blocked

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear seat removed

damage to front bumper and offside rear outer sill

Fail 5 Jun 2017 86,838 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front windscreen washer blocked

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front fog light insercure

Offside Rear seat removed

damage to front bumper and offside rear outer sill

Pass 31 May 2016 71,030 miles

Injector seal blowing, leaking fumes in engine bay

offside lower sill damaged

Fail 26 May 2016 71,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Injector seal blowing, leaking fumes in engine bay

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

offside lower sill damaged

Pass 11 May 2015 59,209 miles

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

engine injector seal leaking

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2015 59,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine injector seal leaking

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 27 May 2014 52,019 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 52,019 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 46,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to offside rear outer sill

nearside rear tyre 2mm on outer tread

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 May 2013 46,420 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to offside rear outer sill

engine oil level just above the minimum mark on dipstick

nearside rear tyre 2mm on outer tread

offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 May 2012 38,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

light damage to offside rear outer sill

Pass 8 May 2012 38,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

light damage to offside rear outer sill

Pass 15 Apr 2011 28,770 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 28,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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LC08 BJK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LC08 BJK, 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 LC08 BJK registered?

LC08 BJK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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