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LL08 YJO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,817 mi
Last recorded85,817 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 YJO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 85,817 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 85,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 80,056 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 80,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 72,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 72,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 65,072 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 58,145 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 52,361 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 48,644 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 48,644 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,649 miles

No tow ball fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 36,972 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 32,050 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 27,222 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 27,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,653 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 16,336 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 11,584 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 8,056 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 6,856 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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LL08 YJO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 LL08 YJO, 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 LL08 YJO registered?

LL08 YJO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LL08 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL08 YJO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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