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AV08 LNR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,608 mi
Last recorded118,608 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 LNR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 118,608 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust strap corroded & broken through but still secure at time of test (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 113,685 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 108,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Strap corroded & split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 108,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Strap corroded & split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 106,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 105,994 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside 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 incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 102,191 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 102,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached The whole lamp is loose. (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 98,841 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 98,841 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 95,080 miles

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 88,319 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,165 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,710 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,742 miles

Both front wipers split

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,159 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Rear tyres badly deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,891 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,977 miles

front screen scratched

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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.

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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AV08 LNR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV08 LNR, 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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AV08 LNR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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