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LY08 TUJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,728 mi
Last recorded67,728 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 TUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 67,728 miles

Damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall (no canvass visible)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner tread

Pass 1 Aug 2017 59,761 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 59,761 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 50,404 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 38,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 38,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 29,341 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 17,326 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 10,194 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 10,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 8,016 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 TUJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TUJ, 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 TUJ registered?

LY08 TUJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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The MOT history for LY08 TUJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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