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LV07 DAD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,652 mi
Last recorded159,652 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV07 DAD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 159,652 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 159,652 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 154,642 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 149,725 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 149,725 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 145,142 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 139,190 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 133,409 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 133,404 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 128,230 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 118,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 118,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 100,857 miles

Boot space full obscuring some components.

Nsr tyre close to legal limit and perishing.

Spare tyre perishing.

Unable to clearly see front brake pads.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,359 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 83,359 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 66,179 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Osf tyre punctured.

Osr tyre rubber deteriorating.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 46,706 miles

front tyres worn on edges advise tracking check

Fail 17 May 2014 46,706 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on edges advise tracking check

Pass 9 May 2013 42,632 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 38,606 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 30,083 miles

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

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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LV07 DAD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LV07 DAD, 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 LV07 DAD registered?

LV07 DAD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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