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LO08 AMK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,298 mi
Last recorded165,298 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 AMK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 165,298 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 165,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 153,650 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 153,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 135,457 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 126,534 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2021 120,419 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 120,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,572 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 116,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 109,295 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 102,115 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 102,115 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 95,809 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 95,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 90,575 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 80,379 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 69,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2013 57,722 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 57,722 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 45,056 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 45,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 32,038 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 32,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 AMK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AMK, 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 AMK registered?

LO08 AMK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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