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LT08 CLY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,641 mi
Last recorded46,641 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 CLY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 46,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads wear area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads wear area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak upper engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 46,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 45,597 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 44,844 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 43,955 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,310 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,153 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,863 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 37,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,286 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,108 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R Tyre side wall cracking

O/S/R Tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,596 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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LT08 CLY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LT08 CLY, 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 LT08 CLY registered?

LT08 CLY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LT08 CLY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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