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LC08 EPZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

46,455 mi
Last recorded46,455 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 EPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 46,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 46,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 44,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 43,015 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 43,003 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 40,987 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 40,987 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 39,528 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 37,890 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 37,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 36,608 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 36,608 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking Above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 35,924 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 35,142 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 34,294 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 33,408 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 33,408 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box mountain bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 9 Dec 2015 32,529 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,595 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 29,840 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 29,840 miles

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

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

O/S/F and O/S/R tyres very badly perished and cracked but cords not exposed.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 26,925 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 24,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2011 21,297 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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LC08 EPZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EPZ, 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 EPZ registered?

LC08 EPZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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