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LG08 JHU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,705 mi
Last recorded91,705 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 JHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 91,705 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 89,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear corrosion starting

Pass 22 Apr 2024 86,231 miles

Corrosion to the o/s/r outer sill

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 86,229 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion to the o/s/r outer sill

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 80,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 76,384 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 71,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 71,687 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 67,924 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 67,924 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2019 61,683 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,697 miles

Exhaust back box strap corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 48,407 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 48,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,825 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,059 miles

exhaust strap badly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,931 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 28,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,480 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,801 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 JHU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JHU, 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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LG08 JHU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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