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LR08 AEC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,294 mi
Last recorded173,294 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 AEC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 173,294 miles

Cracked screen

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

play Inner rack joints

Pass 8 Apr 2022 168,385 miles

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))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 168,385 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 162,841 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 162,841 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 158,538 miles

crack in windscreen in lower zone A

Fail 1 Apr 2020 158,538 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 153,549 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 149,804 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 149,743 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 145,247 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 137,591 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 121,620 miles

Rear tyres perishing.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 106,389 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 106,383 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 96,385 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 86,382 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 86,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,678 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 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.

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