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LA08 UJS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,563 mi
Last recorded69,563 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 UJS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 69,563 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 62,775 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 62,766 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 56,084 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 48,911 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 41,664 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,458 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 37,387 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 35,167 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 35,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 30,172 miles

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 11 Sep 2017 38,333 miles

Rear exhaust support in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,043 miles

All 4 tyres perished.

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 24,053 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 21,338 miles

No seats fitted to rear of vehicle.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 18,563 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Aug 2012 16,242 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 13,779 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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LA08 UJS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LA08 UJS, 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 LA08 UJS registered?

LA08 UJS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 August 2008.

Is LA08 UJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 UJS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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