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LF08 BZX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,615 mi
Last recorded67,615 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 BZX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 67,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked + 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 64,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 64,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 62,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 60,909 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 60,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,758 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,479 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 53,615 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 53,613 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 47,411 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 43,232 miles

Lower engine stabilizer soft

engine cover & undertray fitted restricting testers view

Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,304 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Exhaust back box strap corroded but system still secure.

Small chips in windscreen.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 40,304 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Exhaust back box strap corroded but system still secure.

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

Small chips in windscreen.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 35,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,714 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 9 Mar 2013 29,489 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 27,122 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 25,355 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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LF08 BZX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LF08 BZX, 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 LF08 BZX registered?

LF08 BZX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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