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Citroën Xsara

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LR08 AECMOT history

LR08 AEC is a silver diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 173,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

LR08 AEC silver Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2024
Mileage
173,294 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AEC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AEC was last recorded at 173,294 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 4,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,385 miles · 8 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4,909 miles
Average per year
9,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,294 miles
  • 2022 – 168,385 miles
  • 2021 – 162,841 miles
  • 2020 – 158,538 miles
  • 2019 – 153,549 miles
  • 2018 – 149,804 miles
  • 2017 – 145,247 miles
  • 2016 – 137,591 miles
  • 2015 – 121,620 miles
  • 2014 – 106,389 miles
  • 2013 – 96,385 miles
  • 2012 – 86,382 miles
  • 2011 – 62,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,294 miles
  • AdvisoryCracked screen
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPlay Inner rack joints

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear light unit a little loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,294 miles (+4,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    173,294 miles
    Test number
    539288314496
    • AdvisoryCracked screen
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay Inner rack joints

  2. Pass168,385 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    168,385 miles
    Test number
    912627013388
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit a little loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail168,385 miles (+5,544)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,385 miles
    Test number
    153784030869
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit a little loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing smooth on edges + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass162,841 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    162,841 miles
    Test number
    471200595199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside windscreen at bottom

  5. Fail162,841 miles (+4,303)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,841 miles
    Test number
    390880825054
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside windscreen at bottom

  6. Pass158,538 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    158,538 miles
    Test number
    273681094259
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen in lower zone A

  7. Fail158,538 miles (+4,989)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,538 miles
    Test number
    367725456274
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen in lower zone A

  8. Pass153,549 miles (+3,745)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    153,549 miles
    Test number
    601636309172
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass149,804 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    149,804 miles
    Test number
    524949696558
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen out of drivers view (running along bottom, drivers side)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens loose

  10. Fail149,743 miles (+4,496)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,743 miles
    Test number
    960828159462
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen out of drivers view (running along bottom, drivers side)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens loose

  11. Pass145,247 miles (+7,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    145,247 miles
    Test number
    127093866305
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass137,591 miles (+15,971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    137,591 miles
    Test number
    428128483057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill cover corroded.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass121,620 miles (+15,231)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    121,620 miles
    Test number
    716727595010
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing.

  14. Pass106,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,389 miles
    Test number
    198260604152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,383 miles (+9,998)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,383 miles
    Test number
    308530404128
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  16. Pass96,385 miles (+10,003)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,385 miles
    Test number
    858595983035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,382 miles
    Test number
    506804382040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,382 miles (+23,704)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,382 miles
    Test number
    846924982051
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass62,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,678 miles
    Test number
    618290761028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 AEC

Does LR08 AEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 AEC expired on 9 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AEC?
The MOT on LR08 AEC expired on 9 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 AEC done?
LR08 AEC was recorded at 173,294 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 9,145 miles a year.
Has LR08 AEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AEC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 AEC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 AEC find?
LR08 AEC passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: cracked screen; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; play inner rack joints.

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