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LV08 AZT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,415 mi
Last recorded126,415 miles
Recorded on14 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 AZT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2023 126,415 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 126,381 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 109,492 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 97,169 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 93,445 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 93,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 92,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,618 miles

Cracks in front number plate

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Mar 2016 77,243 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2016 77,243 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,264 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Mar 2014 57,004 miles

O/S/F Tyre tread worn on inner & outer edges.

Small cracks in front number plate.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2013 45,848 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2012 35,968 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,788 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 24,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 AZT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LV08 AZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV08 AZT?

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What year was LV08 AZT registered?

LV08 AZT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is LV08 AZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 AZT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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