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RJ08 LNC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,690 mi
Last recorded125,690 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 LNC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2024 125,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking stearing rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 125,648 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 114,429 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 99,166 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 99,166 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 87,920 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 87,917 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 81,234 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 81,217 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low offside (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 73,795 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 64,905 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2017 56,930 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 49,979 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 42,470 miles

rear exhaust strap rotted away

Pass 19 Jul 2014 36,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

unable to asses pad wear without wheel removal

Pass 13 Jul 2013 28,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,043 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres starting to perish

offside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall no chords exposed

rear exhaust silencer strap corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 15,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LNC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LNC, 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 LNC registered?

RJ08 LNC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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