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LB08 FLL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,405 mi
Last recorded96,405 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 FLL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 96,405 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 93,669 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 90,673 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 90,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 87,337 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 84,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 81,284 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,510 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 76,702 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 73,307 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 69,884 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 66,450 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 62,107 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,130 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 58,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 58,130 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,129 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 53,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,335 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 33,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing

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 FLL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FLL, 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 FLL registered?

LB08 FLL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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