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LC08 KZP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,749 mi
Last recorded96,749 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 KZP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 96,749 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 96,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 93,514 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 91,550 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 91,548 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 88,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 88,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough top strut mount seized (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,175 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 77,804 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 71,247 miles

both strut tops noisy on rotation

Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,035 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,751 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 53,659 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,659 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,192 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,719 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 35,719 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,014 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 30,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 KZP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KZP, 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 KZP registered?

LC08 KZP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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