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LG08 ZWN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,073 mi
Last recorded97,073 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 ZWN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 97,073 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2025 97,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 84,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 84,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 81,229 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 75,977 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 70,728 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 66,299 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 60,694 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 60,694 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,256 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,994 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,031 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,967 miles

to clean for smoke readings 3 attempts

Fail 2 Mar 2015 38,967 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

to clean for smoke readings 3 attempts

Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,415 miles

Both front wipers in poor condition

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear silencer support strap insecure silencer still supported

Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,157 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear silencer support strap broken system still supported

Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 19,437 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 ZWN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZWN, 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 ZWN registered?

LG08 ZWN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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