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LX08 AEY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,990 mi
Last recorded163,990 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 AEY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 163,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 163,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 145,479 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 140,961 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 140,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 135,378 miles

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

temporary repair at exhaust rear section

Pass 15 Jun 2015 127,690 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 16 Jun 2014 121,458 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 98,036 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 71,753 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,177 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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LX08 AEY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX08 AEY, 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 LX08 AEY registered?

LX08 AEY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is LX08 AEY safe to buy?

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