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LR08 ADV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,967 mi
Last recorded149,967 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 ADV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 149,967 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 142,784 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 142,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2020 134,927 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 122,374 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 111,139 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 111,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,490 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,466 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 83,879 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 77,389 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear exhaust strap has heavy corrosion

Fail 16 May 2014 77,389 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear exhaust strap has heavy corrosion

Pass 3 May 2013 68,362 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 64,970 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 64,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,139 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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LR08 ADV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR08 ADV, 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 LR08 ADV registered?

LR08 ADV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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