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LG08 ENX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,665 mi
Last recorded87,665 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 ENX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 87,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 87,655 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb holder not correct (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb holder not correct (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 75,259 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively noisy squeal (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 75,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively noisy squeal (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 65,236 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 62,954 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 61,246 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,292 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 57,761 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 57,761 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,097 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 47,450 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,841 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 38,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,144 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,063 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,998 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,396 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 22,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,065 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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LG08 ENX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG08 ENX, 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 LG08 ENX registered?

LG08 ENX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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