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LG08 EOF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,277 mi
Last recorded85,277 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 EOF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 85,277 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 83,556 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 82,222 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nail

reversing lamp not working

Fail 4 Oct 2023 82,158 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside 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 185/65/15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nail

reversing lamp not working

Pass 10 Oct 2022 75,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 75,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching body on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 66,108 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 66,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall is cut exposing ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2020 60,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight rear brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 59,873 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe to steering rack seal. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 55,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2017 51,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail

Pass 23 May 2016 46,538 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 46,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between middle / rear exhaust (7.1.2)

Offside Tyre has sml damage in sidewall

Fail 12 Mar 2016 46,059 miles

Rear position lamp(s) insecure Both rear lamps insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between middle / rear exhaust (7.1.2)

Offside Tyre has sml damage in sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2015 41,243 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 41,243 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,608 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 27,801 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 20,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,917 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 EOF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black 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 LG08 EOF, 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 EOF registered?

LG08 EOF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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