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LC08 LAO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,718 mi
Last recorded70,718 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 LAO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 70,718 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 70,715 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 67,334 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 67,334 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,140 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 65,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 62,491 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack/split but not to excess at time of test

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack/split but not to excess at time of test

Fail 15 Mar 2018 62,491 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack/split but not to excess at time of test

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack/split but not to excess at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2017 600,001 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,315 miles

child seat fitted and obscuring full inspection of seat belt

Fail 24 Mar 2016 57,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted and obscuring full inspection of seat belt

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Mar 2015 56,162 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,616 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to no visible tread on inside edge

Fail 26 Mar 2014 54,616 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,990 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 May 2012 41,747 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,852 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 LAO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LC08 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

LC08 LAO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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