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LG08 VPF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,746 mi
Last recorded107,746 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 VPF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 107,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 89,068 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 88,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2019 81,819 miles

rear back box exhaust clamp broken but still secure

Pass 15 May 2018 76,440 miles

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but system is still supported.

Fail 15 May 2018 76,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but system is still supported.

Pass 2 May 2017 70,937 miles

Rear both tyre worn -approx.3mm tread left.

Pass 3 May 2016 67,100 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear nail and cracks in tyre

Pass 5 May 2015 62,514 miles

rear exhaust box strap broken

Pass 8 May 2014 58,558 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

middle exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 58,558 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

middle exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 May 2013 50,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise front no plate be replaced(cracked(

Pass 15 May 2013 50,542 miles

advise front no plate be replaced(cracked(

Fail 21 Apr 2012 39,632 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 39,632 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 31,375 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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LG08 VPF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LG08 VPF, 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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LG08 VPF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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