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RJ08 LPN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,022 mi
Last recorded105,022 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 105,022 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 101,045 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 101,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 94,752 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 91,785 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 90,885 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,172 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 79,288 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 79,288 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 79,275 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,050 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,071 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,595 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 51,258 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,258 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 44,090 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,263 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2012 36,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,921 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 LPN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LPN, 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 LPN registered?

RJ08 LPN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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