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AO08 LSL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,407 mi
Last recorded178,407 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 178,407 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 127,416 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 127,416 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 120,194 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 120,194 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 110,829 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 104,408 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 104,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted to pass (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 89,276 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 80,668 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,024 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 67,938 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to pass (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,715 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,370 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 26,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 26,533 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,572 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,716 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,057 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 LSL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LSL, 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 LSL registered?

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

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