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LR57 VJZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

220,159 mi
Last recorded220,159 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 VJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 220,159 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 216,172 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 212,129 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 206,963 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 201,351 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 184,028 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 184,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 165,072 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 145,198 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 145,198 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2016 122,825 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2016 122,825 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 101,491 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 101,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 80,012 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 62,196 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 62,196 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 43,236 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 22,702 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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LR57 VJZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LR57 VJZ, 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 LR57 VJZ registered?

LR57 VJZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is LR57 VJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR57 VJZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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