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AO08 LRN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,142 mi
Last recorded88,142 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LRN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 88,142 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2026 88,141 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 81,871 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2025 81,871 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2024 75,221 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 70,130 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box strap (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 70,130 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 67,557 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 66,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2021 66,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,937 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 65,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,822 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 60,251 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2017 52,174 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,886 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,117 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 29,486 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,554 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,320 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 12,562 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 12,194 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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AO08 LRN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO08 LRN, 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 AO08 LRN registered?

AO08 LRN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AO08 LRN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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