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LT08 VRG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,614 mi
Last recorded104,614 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 VRG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 104,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2024 104,570 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 97,633 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023 97,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 96,801 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 87,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 87,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 79,458 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 75,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2020 75,516 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe into rack with sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 71,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component sensor on pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective bald on edge ()

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2018 68,056 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 68,056 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 63,028 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 2 Mar 2017 63,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,299 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2016 51,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,372 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,805 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 38,415 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,461 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 22,680 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 VRG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

LT08 VRG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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