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MD08 LXC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,662 mi
Last recorded150,662 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 LXC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 150,662 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 132,267 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 129,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 120,058 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 120,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 108,372 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 108,369 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 97,289 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 97,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 87,316 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 87,254 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 19 Aug 2016 84,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heatshield loose

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,999 miles

Engine oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 74,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

Engine oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,171 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 55,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear seats covered over so not tested

Under trays covered in power steering fluid / needs investigating

Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,575 miles

Rear seats covered over so not tested

Under trays covered in power steering fluid / needs investigating

Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,428 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,393 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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MD08 LXC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MD08 LXC, 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 MD08 LXC registered?

MD08 LXC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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