MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf (5.2.3 (e))
both sills corroded
underbody components corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
evidence of ABS sensor contact against sensor rings (front)
oil leak nearside gearbox differential seal
slight deterioration of near and offside front control arm rear bushes. no excessive movement
spare tyre tread depth low
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. next to previous repair area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
evidence of ABS sensor contact against sensor rings (front)
oil leak nearside gearbox differential seal
slight deterioration of near and offside front control arm rear bushes. no excessive movement
spare tyre tread depth low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside front control arm rear bush worn and has slight movement
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside front control arm rear bush worn and has slight movement
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
evidence of oil leak from nearside differential seal
nearside front control arm rear bush worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
evidence of oil leak from nearside differential seal
nearside front control arm rear bush worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake pads appear to be worn
slight wear on nearside front control arm rear bush
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake pads appear to be worn
slight wear on nearside front control arm rear bush
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE08 LHX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 VE08 LHX, 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 VE08 LHX registered?
VE08 LHX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2008.
Is VE08 LHX safe to buy?
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