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LM57 KWH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,401 mi
Last recorded103,401 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 KWH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 103,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 103,091 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 93,690 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 93,690 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holled (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 86,191 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 86,191 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 81,861 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 75,549 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 75,520 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on inner arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 72,650 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 69,681 miles

all steering & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 64,874 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 58,842 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,496 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 49,199 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 44,015 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 39,068 miles

nearside rear tyre perished recommend replacing

Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,823 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,498 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 21,307 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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LM57 KWH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM57 KWH, 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 LM57 KWH registered?

LM57 KWH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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