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LT08 GAA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,084 mi
Last recorded150,084 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 GAA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 150,084 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 150,084 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 135,016 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Feb 2019 135,016 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 x 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2018 126,893 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 126,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 120,419 miles

Front pad appear low

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder 185/65 15 ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 120,334 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front pad appear low

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder 185/65 15 ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 111,068 miles

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2016 110,985 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2015 91,317 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 69,218 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,260 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,488 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,540 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 GAA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LT08 GAA, 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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LT08 GAA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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