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LEA 812E

2013 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

52,700 mi
Last recorded52,700 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEA 812E
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 52,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2026 111,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 100,285 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 100,251 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 48,299 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 87,978 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 45,030 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 45,029 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 74,980 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 37,940 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 70,216 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 70,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 32,161 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,454 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 27,436 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 64,217 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,229 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,515 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 59,513 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 24,668 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 54,494 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 54,494 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,750 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,586 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 19,575 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,275 miles

front tyres wearing to approx 2.5mm

Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 44,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,781 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

back box clamp corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear axle in rusty condition

Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,999 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 28,989 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,503 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 16,010 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,241 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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LEA 812E is a 2013 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 LEA 812E, 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 13 years old, this Citroen Xsara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LEA 812E registered?

LEA 812E is a 2013 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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