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RJ08 LMU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,669 mi
Last recorded80,669 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 LMU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 80,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Injector seal. (6.1.2 (a))

Turbo boost pipe loose.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 80,669 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Injector seal. (6.1.2 (a))

Turbo boost pipe loose.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 70,203 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 67,497 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 64,697 miles

Slight wear/scoring front brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 61,650 miles

Slight wear front brake discs

Pass 28 May 2015 58,537 miles

both front tyres perishing slightly

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 May 2014 54,738 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 50,424 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 May 2012 44,809 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 36,853 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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RJ08 LMU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RJ08 LMU, 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 RJ08 LMU registered?

RJ08 LMU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is RJ08 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 LMU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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