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LM57 ZFA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,972 mi
Last recorded131,972 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 ZFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 131,972 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 131,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp INDICATOR (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 125,106 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 118,532 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

Pass 28 Oct 2020 111,889 miles

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

nearside front inner rack end slight play

Fail 27 Oct 2020 111,888 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill corroded resutling in holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

nearside front inner rack end slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2019 101,597 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 101,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 90,372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,709 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,585 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 69,276 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 69,272 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,812 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 51,129 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 44,034 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,315 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 ZFA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZFA, 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 ZFA registered?

LM57 ZFA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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