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LX08 AFN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,200 mi
Last recorded145,200 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 145,200 miles

Front Inner Both tyres badly worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 141,589 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 141,589 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 133,972 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 119,202 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 119,202 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 113,347 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 113,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INNER EDGES

O/S/R Tyre starting to perish in tread pattern

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 109,629 miles

N/S/F & O/S/R Tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 109,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F & O/S/R Tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 28 May 2013 102,607 miles

N/S/F Tyre tread low & starting to perish

Fail 28 May 2013 102,607 miles

N/S/F Tyre tread low & starting to perish

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 96,643 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 86,084 miles

Oil leak

advise heavy wear on front discs,brake pads low

Fail 9 May 2011 86,084 miles

Centre Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

advise heavy wear on front discs,brake pads low

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 AFN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 LX08 AFN, 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 AFN registered?

LX08 AFN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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