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LV57 PUU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,041 mi
Last recorded117,041 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 PUU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2024 117,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2023 111,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2022 105,007 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 105,005 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 100,089 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 96,413 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 90,896 miles

Steering system slightly rough upper support bearings or dry coil springs (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,282 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 75,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear inner sills .and near side sill (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 25 Jun 2016 68,923 miles

both front tyres cracking & edges wearing

Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,145 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,475 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,934 miles

both rear tyres on outer walls cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,397 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,218 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,537 miles

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

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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LV57 PUU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LV57 PUU, 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 LV57 PUU registered?

LV57 PUU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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