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LY08 XHE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,112 mi
Last recorded69,112 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,112 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 60,455 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 56,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,534 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 54,519 miles

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

front wipers slightly smear

Fail 15 Mar 2019 54,519 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front wipers slightly smear

Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,994 miles

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires attention soon (4.1.E.1)

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

outer wall cracking on nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2017 49,283 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires attention soon (4.1.E.1)

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

outer wall cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,304 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 41,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,237 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,965 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 15 Mar 2013 32,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,543 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,823 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 XHE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

LY08 XHE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is LY08 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 XHE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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