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OV08 LBF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,849 mi
Last recorded130,849 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 LBF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 130,849 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 129,612 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 129,608 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 127,839 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 127,833 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 125,484 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 117,769 miles

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

Nearside Front brake has very slight bind

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper split

Pass 12 Apr 2016 104,987 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 104,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 93,017 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 81,131 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 67,473 miles

rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust secure

Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,929 miles

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

rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust secure

Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,869 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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OV08 LBF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OV08 LBF, 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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OV08 LBF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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