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LG08 FUU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,800 mi
Last recorded90,800 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 FUU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 90,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light has water ingress

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 88,715 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 86,596 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 86,561 miles

Central Front Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 83,756 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 83,672 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 82,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 80,942 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2020 80,393 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 76,000 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 H (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 70,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 H (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 H (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,569 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,613 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 60,613 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,697 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,071 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,734 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,069 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,138 miles

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

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 FUU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LG08 FUU, 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 FUU registered?

LG08 FUU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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