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LO08 ALU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,590 mi
Last recorded133,590 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 ALU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 133,590 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 133,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 127,485 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 127,480 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 109,662 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 109,659 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 96,559 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Fog lamp lens incomplete

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2021 96,559 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Fog lamp lens incomplete

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,781 miles

Clutch pedal rubber insecure.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 87,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber insecure.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,108 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 80,983 miles

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

service brakes requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 70,919 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 70,769 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

advise front turbo/heat shields broken/loose.

advise rear silencer mount rusted/broken,exhaust still supported.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,383 miles

front tyres -worn on the shoulders.

rear exhaust box partialy insecure - bracket split.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 56,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres -worn on the shoulders.

rear exhaust box partialy insecure - bracket split.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,392 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2013 42,392 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,094 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 ALU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ALU, 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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LO08 ALU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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