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LY08 LVK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,385 mi
Last recorded121,385 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 LVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 121,385 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 120,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 120,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split in half. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 112,051 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 112,051 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing Snapped wiper arm (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 101,641 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 95,682 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,825 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 79,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 72,342 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 72,342 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 62,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,047 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 49,047 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,623 miles

nearside outter sill has damage

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 LVK 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 68.8%.

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 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 LVK, 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 LVK registered?

LY08 LVK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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