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LV08 SYX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,434 mi
Last recorded139,434 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 139,434 miles

Nearside rear sill corroded, not deemed excessive.

Offside rear sill corroded, not deemed excessive.

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 139,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside rear sill corroded, not deemed excessive.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside rear sill corroded, not deemed excessive.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 133,594 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 133,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 129,272 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 120,419 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 112,991 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 112,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 107,329 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 97,320 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 97,320 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 82,510 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel injectors have small leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 71,337 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box bracked mouting corroded

rear tyres slightly cracked but not to cord

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,408 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 SYX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV08 SYX, 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 SYX registered?

LV08 SYX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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