MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,740 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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)
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 ()
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)
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
horn switches not working
rear exhaust hanger strap broken
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
Rear silencer bracket snapped but system secure
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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