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LY08 FWF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

57,291 mi
Last recorded57,291 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 FWF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 57,291 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 57,291 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 55,675 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 53,496 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 53,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 50,888 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 50,888 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,540 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 46,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1856515 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 46,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1856515 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 42,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm / worn to edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 37,968 miles

offside front tyre perishing on tread

Fail 21 May 2015 37,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre perishing on tread

Pass 19 May 2014 32,125 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 32,125 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2013 28,495 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2012 24,152 miles

All tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 31 May 2011 20,248 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 FWF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FWF, 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 LY08 FWF registered?

LY08 FWF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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