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LV08 FLE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,738 mi
Last recorded125,738 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 FLE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 125,738 miles

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

General underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants and body.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm) and badly worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm) and badly worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to see front brake pads.

Fail 6 Sep 2021 125,660 miles

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

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

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

General underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants and body.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm) and badly worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm) and badly worn on inner edge. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 22 Sep 2020 120,630 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 113,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 113,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 103,022 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 103,022 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,235 miles

corrosion front nearside outer sill

Fail 11 Jan 2018 95,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion front nearside outer sill

Pass 12 Jan 2017 84,245 miles

Front both front antiroll bar links slight play

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear slight blow on rear box to centre box exhaust join

Pass 15 Jan 2016 71,349 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 71,349 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,961 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 65,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,254 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,885 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,962 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 FLE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LV08 FLE, 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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LV08 FLE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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