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LY08 AOT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,463 mi
Last recorded50,463 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 AOT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 50,463 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 50,185 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 48,701 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 44,652 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 44,652 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 37,457 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 37,457 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 36,239 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 32,530 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,011 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,369 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 22,305 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 17,973 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 13,397 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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LY08 AOT 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 85.7%.

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 LY08 AOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY08 AOT registered?

LY08 AOT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is LY08 AOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 AOT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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