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LO08 ENW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

94,740 mi
Last recorded94,740 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 ENW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2023 94,740 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip is missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Both rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Sun visor will not stow

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens is broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack is damp

Pass 16 Nov 2022 88,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cylinder 1 injector leaking exhaust gas (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 88,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure, outer clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cylinder 1 injector leaking exhaust gas (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 82,135 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 82,132 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 77,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 77,112 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested bulb (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and tread worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive top end of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 71,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 71,024 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 61,813 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 61,809 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 53,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 53,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 45,306 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 45,304 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 34,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust damaged and rear clamp broken.

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 24,870 miles

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

horn switches not working

rear exhaust hanger strap broken

Fail 3 Dec 2014 24,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

horn switches not working

rear exhaust hanger strap broken

Pass 5 Dec 2013 13,631 miles

Rear silencer bracket snapped but system secure

Pass 6 Dec 2012 4,007 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 3,707 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 2,717 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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LO08 ENW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LO08 ENW, 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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LO08 ENW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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