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LM08 TFA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,102 mi
Last recorded120,102 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 TFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 120,102 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn off side rear radius arm pin / bearing starting to wear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

foot brake travel slightly long

near side front fog lamp not working

Fail 7 Sep 2020 120,102 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn off side rear radius arm pin / bearing starting to wear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

foot brake travel slightly long

near side front fog lamp not working

Pass 16 May 2019 113,491 miles

Rear offside outer sill starting corrode

Fail 11 May 2019 113,452 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear offside outer sill starting corrode

Pass 2 May 2018 108,781 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers missing.

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated. Front reg plate damaged.

Fail 28 Apr 2018 108,758 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 23 May 2017 105,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

head lamp masks fitted

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 May 2017 105,818 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Damage to o/s/f door & wing

Pass 9 Apr 2016 101,591 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 101,591 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,080 miles

Tyre size different front to rear.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 93,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Tyre size different front to rear.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,310 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,677 miles

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2012 56,582 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2011 44,951 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear lamp lense broken

Fail 5 May 2011 44,951 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

offside rear lamp lense broken

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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LM08 TFA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LM08 TFA, 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 LM08 TFA registered?

LM08 TFA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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