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SO57 LZU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

96,146 mi
Last recorded96,146 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 LZU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2025 96,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust heavly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 91,022 miles

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sills slightly corroded

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2024 91,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 85,696 miles

Offside Front Front outer sill corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2023 85,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 80,481 miles

front sub frame heavly surfacecorroded

Fail 26 Aug 2022 80,305 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

front sub frame heavly surfacecorroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 73,920 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,991 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 70,991 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 66,617 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 66,617 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 62,221 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 54,953 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 47,161 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 47,154 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 11 Oct 2014 42,298 miles

Both Rear Tyres cracking and perisherd (185/65/15)

NSF Tyre cracking + perished (185/65/15)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 42,294 miles

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

Both Rear Tyres cracking and perisherd (185/65/15)

NSF Tyre cracking + perished (185/65/15)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 37,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 37,568 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,148 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 33,117 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 33,071 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 25,826 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,826 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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SO57 LZU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SO57 LZU, 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 SO57 LZU registered?

SO57 LZU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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