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LD08 OAP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,772 mi
Last recorded84,772 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 OAP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 84,772 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 84,772 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 77,041 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 69,302 miles

Offside Front spring rusty

Offside Front top suspension mount has a noise

head lights misty patterns

Pass 7 Nov 2022 65,889 miles

ridges on front discs but pads ok

head light lens misty

Fail 29 Sep 2022 65,849 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

head lights have misty patterns

ridges on front discs, pads ok

Pass 1 Oct 2021 55,699 miles

Nearside Front fog light lense broken

Fail 29 Sep 2021 55,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light lense broken

Pass 2 Oct 2020 48,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 37,156 miles

Rear brakes noisey

head lights misty lenzes

Fail 25 Sep 2019 37,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brakes noisey

head lights misty lenzes

Pass 28 Sep 2018 27,021 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 18,477 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 18,088 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 17,291 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 16,121 miles

all 4 tyres starting to have age cracks

Pass 6 Feb 2014 14,875 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 13,085 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 10,879 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 8,969 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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LD08 OAP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD08 OAP, 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 LD08 OAP registered?

LD08 OAP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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