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LB08 FLD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,295 mi
Last recorded98,295 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 FLD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 98,295 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 87,701 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 83,391 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 83,360 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 79,879 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

near side front coil spring coil bound

spare wheel flat

Pass 13 Apr 2021 67,094 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 67,089 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 49,528 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges and cracking in tread

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads look low

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 31,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,059 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2014 22,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s hand brake cable chafed on exhaust

o/s/f + o/s/r tyres perished and cracking slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking slightly

nearside hand brake cable chafed on exhaust

Pass 21 Jun 2012 15,038 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 11,320 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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LB08 FLD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LB08 FLD, 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 LB08 FLD registered?

LB08 FLD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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