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LV08 LNC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,785 mi
Last recorded129,785 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 LNC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 129,785 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 125,934 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 122,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 122,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 120,413 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 113,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,629 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 105,629 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 97,027 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 97,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,682 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 89,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,520 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorated (starting to crack, but not excessive)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - requires wheel alignment

Fail 10 Mar 2015 78,520 miles

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

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)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated (starting to crack, but not excessive)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - requires wheel alignment

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,123 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 12 Mar 2014 70,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,112 miles

o/s/f inner trackrod end has slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,377 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 33,993 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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LV08 LNC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LNC, 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 LNC registered?

LV08 LNC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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