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LM58 LJF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,707 mi
Last recorded118,707 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 LJF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 118,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2023 118,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,865 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 106,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 98,190 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 98,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps + cover missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 85,549 miles

CAT exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside front tyre low outer edge

Offside front sidelight dim

Fail 21 Jun 2019 85,549 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

CAT exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside front tyre low outer edge

Offside front sidelight dim

Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,514 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 73,514 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 67,712 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

n/s/r tyre deteriorated/cracking within tread pattern

Fail 23 Jun 2017 67,712 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

n/s/r tyre deteriorated/cracking within tread pattern

Pass 8 Jun 2016 59,501 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out/smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 51,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 43,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bopth rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,496 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,385 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LM58 LJF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM58 LJF, 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 LM58 LJF registered?

LM58 LJF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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