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LV08 SZD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,007 mi
Last recorded98,007 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 SZD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,007 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 98,007 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 97,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 86,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 86,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 74,451 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 74,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,725 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,155 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,931 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,448 miles

fuel filler flap misssing

poss number 3 injector chuffing ( not excessive)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 52,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel filler flap misssing

nearside door mirror loose

poss number 3 injector chuffing ( not excessive)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,631 miles

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

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

engine oil on minimum

n.s.doormirror broken off arm

Fail 15 Mar 2011 41,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine oil on minimum

n.s.doormirror broken off arm

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 SZD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SZD, 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 SZD registered?

LV08 SZD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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