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LG08 FVT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,108 mi
Last recorded78,108 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 FVT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 78,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside have slight wear steps (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust centre box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2025 74,272 miles

Central exhaust box in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside have wear steps (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 69,742 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 69,742 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 65,355 miles

offside mirror bracket taped

Pass 5 Sep 2022 61,897 miles

Central exhaust box in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 58,533 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2021 58,533 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 57,015 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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 54,002 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Dec 2018 50,261 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer tread edge very low

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 50,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre outer tread edge very low

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 44,941 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 39,091 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 34,600 miles

Nearside Rear Childs seat fitted to nearside rear seat, seatbelt and seat unchecked.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 30,210 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 28,082 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 28,082 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 25,393 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 20,532 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,268 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 FVT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

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

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