MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Cracked screen
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
play Inner rack joints
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Rear light unit a little loose
Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Rear light unit a little loose
Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing smooth on edges + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to excessive ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
damage to offside windscreen at bottom
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to excessive ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
damage to offside windscreen at bottom
crack in windscreen in lower zone A
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
crack in windscreen in lower zone A
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
crack in windscreen out of drivers view (running along bottom, drivers side)
nearside rear light lens loose
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
crack in windscreen out of drivers view (running along bottom, drivers side)
nearside rear light lens loose
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside sill cover corroded.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear tyres perishing.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LR08 AEC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 LR08 AEC, 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 AEC registered?
LR08 AEC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.
Is LR08 AEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for LR08 AEC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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