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LM08 GUG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,978 mi
Last recorded81,978 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 GUG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 81,978 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 79,583 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 76,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,165 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 69,987 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 69,987 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 66,565 miles

body damage

damp around steering rack

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2021 66,565 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

body damage

damp around steering rack

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2020 62,336 miles

oil leaks

spare tyre missing

Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,907 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,470 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 47,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,040 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,326 miles

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

damage to rear

Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,568 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 28,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 19,718 miles

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

rear wiper blades

Pass 10 Apr 2013 18,537 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear box strap

Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,591 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,965 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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LM08 GUG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 LM08 GUG, 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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LM08 GUG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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