MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
near side rear outer seal soft
rear exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner & outer tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner & outer tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded to White (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner & outer tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner & outer tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust box clamp broken but Exhaust system not insecure.
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust box clamp broken but Exhaust system not insecure.
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust box clamp broken but Exhaust system not insecure.
Back Exhaust box clamp broken but Exhaust system not insecure.
Oil leak
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres wearing low 3mm
Air intake pipes loose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front disc's worn
Rear wiper worn
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Air intake pipes loose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front disc's worn
Rear wiper worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
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VO08 LJL 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 VO08 LJL, 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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VO08 LJL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 March 2008.
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