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LC08 CDK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,418 mi
Last recorded110,418 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 CDK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 110,418 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 108,598 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edges and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 106,181 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres a little worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 106,181 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres a little worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 103,802 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms, rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 101,214 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms, rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 99,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 95,225 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 89,763 miles

All tyres a little scuffed in sidewalls and starting to perish/crack

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

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2019 89,763 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All tyres a little scuffed in sidewalls and starting to perish/crack

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 89,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 86,498 miles

Slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 31 Jul 2018 86,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 5 May 2017 82,940 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 82,752 miles

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

slight play in offside front wheel assembly

Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,975 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,593 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,279 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,561 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,827 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,330 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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LC08 CDK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LC08 CDK, 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 LC08 CDK registered?

LC08 CDK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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