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L100 OOE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,124 mi
Last recorded126,124 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 OOE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 126,124 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on outer edges close to limit 185/65r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 126,124 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on outer edges close to limit 185/65r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 120,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 185/65r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 120,359 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 185/65r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 114,549 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 114,542 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 108,328 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 108,318 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of centre section clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 100,895 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 94,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 90,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 83,958 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,593 miles

Windscreen delaminating around edges

Fail 28 Mar 2018 81,593 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen delaminating around edges

Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,875 miles

offside rear hand brake cable sleeve worn

outside edges of windscreen de-laminating

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,113 miles

offside handbrake cable outer sleeve worn

windscreen showing signs of de-lamination around outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2015 64,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,452 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 52,980 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,540 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,068 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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L100 OOE 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 72.7%.

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 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 L100 OOE, 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 L100 OOE registered?

L100 OOE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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