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LY08 PXD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,787 mi
Last recorded105,787 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 PXD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 105,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 105,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 80,533 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2018 67,931 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,089 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 57,089 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 46,361 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,860 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 39,860 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,710 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2014 32,710 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,822 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 20,851 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 16,152 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 16,152 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PXD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 PXD, 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 PXD registered?

LY08 PXD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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