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LV08 UHS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,427 mi
Last recorded52,427 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 52,427 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 52,424 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r light damage

Pass 21 Mar 2017 43,527 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 43,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r wheel arch damage

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,390 miles

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

n/s/r light damage

n/s/r wheel arch damage

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2016 38,389 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/r light damage

n/s/r wheel arch damage

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2016 38,293 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front HeadLamp is slightly insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,856 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 32,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,507 miles

o/s rear tyre has cracks

Pass 21 Mar 2013 22,467 miles

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

both front brake discs partly worn.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 22,467 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs partly worn.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,683 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,286 miles

cut on nearside rear tyre.

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 UHS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UHS, 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 UHS registered?

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

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