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MF08 LXZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,422 mi
Last recorded66,422 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 LXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 66,422 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 66,402 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 65,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 63,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 57,527 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 57,527 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 52,852 miles

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

rear section hanger corroded but Exhaust system adequately supported

Fail 22 Mar 2018 52,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear section hanger corroded but Exhaust system adequately supported

Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,947 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,119 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 34,664 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,664 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 28,360 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 28,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,348 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,538 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,485 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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MF08 LXZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MF08 LXZ, 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 MF08 LXZ registered?

MF08 LXZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for MF08 LXZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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