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LD08 UWY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,009 mi
Last recorded69,009 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 UWY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 69,009 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 66,064 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 62,677 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 60,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge & Stepping (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 57,444 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 54,473 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 54,473 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,671 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,288 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 46,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 42,457 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Bracket Rusted Away

Tread Face just Starting to Break up on Front Tyres

Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,595 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,897 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 34,895 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 31,239 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 27,884 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,124 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 21,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,929 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 UWY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UWY, 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 UWY registered?

LD08 UWY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LD08 UWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 UWY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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