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LO08 UGS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,863 mi
Last recorded100,863 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 100,863 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 95,865 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 95,865 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 90,736 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 87,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre devoid of tread on inner edges @cords soon. 185/65/R15 92H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 10 yrs old (2012) + perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rear box support bracket corroded & snapped, yellow chalk. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade deterioated/defective.

service due spanner illuminated.

Fail 4 Jul 2022 87,894 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre devoid of tread on inner edges @cords soon. 185/65/R15 92H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 10 yrs old (2012) + perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rear box support bracket corroded & snapped, yellow chalk. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade deterioated/defective.

service due spanner illuminated.

Pass 11 Jun 2021 84,815 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 84,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Side Skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Side Skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 82,275 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system deteriorated

underside light corrosion

Pass 22 May 2019 78,882 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 75,287 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 73,473 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 70,568 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,708 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly on wall

Fail 11 Sep 2015 64,708 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly on wall

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,933 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 55,933 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,499 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,814 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 27,945 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 UGS 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 75%.

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 UGS, 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 UGS registered?

LO08 UGS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 July 2008.

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