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EA08 LUY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,926 mi
Last recorded94,926 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 LUY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 94,926 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 94,926 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 91,459 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 91,459 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 87,497 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 87,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2023 81,022 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 81,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 74,417 miles

temporary repair to both door mirrors

Fail 21 Jun 2022 74,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

temporary repair to both door mirrors

Pass 5 Jul 2021 67,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 58,080 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 56,246 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 56,246 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 52,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge also perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 48,047 miles

rear back box clamp corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 44,871 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 44,871 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

advise tracking

spare tyre unservisable

Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,962 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 39,962 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 35,587 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 30,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 24,880 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 19,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EA08 LUY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA08 LUY, 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 EA08 LUY registered?

EA08 LUY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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