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LO08 AKZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,328 mi
Last recorded71,328 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 AKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 71,328 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount separated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside lower bushes cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 71,328 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens weathered. Beam image requirements not met (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount separated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to limit / worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside lower bushes cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 50,496 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre flat / cracked / cords exposed ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 50,196 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective weathered/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective underinflated/perished to chords ()

Pass 19 Jul 2022 49,725 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust mounting deteriorating

nearside & offside top mounts noisy when checking lock to lock

spare tyre has perished to cords

Fail 18 Jul 2022 49,725 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust mounting deteriorating

spare tyre has perished to cords

Pass 14 Jul 2021 49,026 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 48,579 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,187 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 47,256 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,197 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 44,632 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 44,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,183 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,530 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,569 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,527 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,523 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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LO08 AKZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LO08 AKZ, 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 LO08 AKZ registered?

LO08 AKZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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