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LB08 FMY

2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

59,654 mi
Last recorded59,654 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso66,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 FMY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 59,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

front exhaust box weak

Pass 17 Jan 2025 57,567 miles

Centre Exhaust Box Corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Smell Of Exhaust Fumes Under Bonnet, Suspect Manifold Leak

Fail 17 Jan 2025 57,567 miles

Centre Exhaust Box Corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Smell Of Exhaust Fumes Under Bonnet, Suspect Manifold Leak

Pass 11 Jan 2024 55,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2024 55,012 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 53,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 51,331 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 51,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 50,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jul 2019 47,755 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 47,755 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 44,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin get a better look with the wheel off (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 44,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin get a better look with the wheel off (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 37,019 miles

Rear exhaust silencer support strap is corroded and broken

Pass 2 Jul 2016 33,879 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 33,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 31,068 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 28,721 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,063 miles

offside front Side repeaters lamp damage

Pass 27 Oct 2012 17,463 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 17,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 11,794 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara Picasso?

Based on 11,608 MOT tests across 657 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
5,032
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
657
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Stop lamp not working 116
Registration plate lamp not working 108
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 94
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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LB08 FMY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,740 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 Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB08 FMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB08 FMY registered?

LB08 FMY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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