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LC08 VKU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,992 mi
Last recorded95,992 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 VKU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 95,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + bald inner edge(185/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose DOOR MIRROR ASSEMBLY , HAS TAPE AROUND IT. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 95,900 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + bald inner edge(185/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 89,890 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM IMAGES VERY POOR. LENSES HAZED.

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

POWER STEERING HEAVY IN OPERATION

Fail 27 Jan 2025 89,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ALSO BALD ON EDGES. 185/65/15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH DIP BEAM IMAGES VERY POOR. LENSES HAZED.

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

POWER STEERING HEAVY IN OPERATION

Pass 26 Jan 2024 83,237 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 83,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 75,473 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 75,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 66,895 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 58,990 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 54,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 47,778 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 40,290 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

Front wipers poor clearing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Associated items not inspected ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 40,288 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Clutch one split (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65R15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres bald on edges

Front wipers poor clearing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Associated items not inspected ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear silencer support strap broken(corrosion)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 33,933 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,889 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 25,319 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 14,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 9,899 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 8,992 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 7,360 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 VKU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 LC08 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

LC08 VKU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is LC08 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 VKU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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