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LG58 TMZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,340 mi
Last recorded95,340 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 TMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 95,340 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 95,304 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 90,146 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 90,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 84,092 miles

Front exhaust heat shield slightly loose.

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 84,091 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose dpf area (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 77,219 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 77,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 71,185 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 71,185 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 67,862 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 67,113 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Service light displayed.

Fail 27 Sep 2018 67,113 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a))

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

Service light displayed.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,517 miles

Exhaust manifold/turbo heat shield loose.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 59,517 miles

Exhaust manifold/turbo heat shield loose.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,415 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 52,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 45,466 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 45,464 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Sep 2014 39,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 33,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracking on outside tyre wall

offside front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Fail 24 Sep 2012 26,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracking on outside tyre wall

offside front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine undertray fitted

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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LG58 TMZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LG58 TMZ, 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 LG58 TMZ registered?

LG58 TMZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is LG58 TMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 TMZ shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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