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LY08 OUW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,571 mi
Last recorded166,571 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 OUW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 166,571 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 165,707 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 162,114 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 162,112 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 154,169 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 138,669 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 138,669 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 130,658 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 112,428 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 100,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 83,654 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,408 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,055 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 57,055 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 35,977 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 35,977 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,419 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 18,657 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 OUW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OUW, 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 OUW registered?

LY08 OUW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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