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LD08 OAV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,759 mi
Last recorded99,759 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 OAV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 99,759 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 89,597 miles

exhauts system corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 85,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 79,749 miles

Front both side front pads slightly low.

Pass 26 Jun 2020 76,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 63,985 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 63,985 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,299 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 41,790 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,631 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 35,631 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,604 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 22,871 miles

advise all tyres perrished n/s/r very badly perrished front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2013 16,727 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 10,148 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 8,629 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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LD08 OAV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD08 OAV, 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 LD08 OAV registered?

LD08 OAV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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