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LV08 AWF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,634 mi
Last recorded117,634 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 AWF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 117,634 miles

1 of highline brake lights out

Front brake pads low

Large crack on windscreen not obstructing drivers view

Rear wiper split

Fail 20 Aug 2021 117,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

1 of highline brake lights out

Front brake pads low

Large crack on windscreen not obstructing drivers view

Rear wiper split

Pass 5 Aug 2020 114,749 miles

Both number plate light lenses missing

Front brake pads low

Large crack on windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 31 Jul 2020 114,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both number plate light lenses missing

Front brake pads low

Large crack on windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 7 Jun 2019 110,521 miles

1 of high line brake light bulbs out

Both number plate light lenses missing

Large crack on windscreen not affecting the drivers view

NSF tyre worn on edges

NSR tyre worn on outer edge

Rear wiper split

Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,034 miles

Front top drop link rubbers split

Large crack on windscreen outside swept area

NS inner CV boot perishing

NS number plate light lense missing

Rear wiper split

Fail 8 Jun 2018 106,032 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front top drop link rubbers split

Large crack on windscreen outside swept area

NS inner CV boot perishing

NS number plate light lense missing

Rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jun 2017 100,858 miles

Crack on windscreen

NS number plate light lense missing

OSR tyre worn on edges

Rear wiper split

Fail 16 Jun 2017 100,858 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Crack on windscreen

NS number plate light lense missing

OSR tyre worn on edges

Rear wiper split

Pass 17 Jun 2016 93,486 miles

NS number plate light lense missing

Rear wiper split

Fail 17 Jun 2016 93,486 miles

NS number plate light lense missing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper split

Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,060 miles

1 highline brake light out

n/s number plate lens missing

o/s front indicator faded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 87,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 highline brake light out

n/s number plate lens missing

o/s front indicator faded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,038 miles

OSF indicator going white

OSF tyre worn on edges

Rear metal exhaust strap broken but exhaust still secure

Rear wiper split

Fail 6 Jun 2014 79,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

OSF indicator going white

OSF tyre worn on edges

Rear metal exhaust strap broken but exhaust still secure

Rear wiper split

Pass 20 Jun 2013 72,452 miles

engine oil low

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Jun 2013 72,432 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil low

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Jun 2012 67,290 miles

OSF tyre close to min

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,290 miles

OSF tyre close to min

Rear wiper split

Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,158 miles

n/s front tyre on minimum

rear wiper split

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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LV08 AWF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LV08 AWF, 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 LV08 AWF registered?

LV08 AWF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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