MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,412 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 52% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre slightly perished
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front tyre slightly perished
front tyres slightly perished
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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LY08 EFX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 LY08 EFX, 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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How do I check the history of LY08 EFX?
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What year was LY08 EFX registered?
LY08 EFX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2008.
Is LY08 EFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for LY08 EFX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LY08 EFX have outstanding finance?
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