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LR08 PXW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,916 mi
Last recorded74,916 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 PXW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 74,916 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 74,480 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 74,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 73,799 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 73,255 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,782 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 72,145 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2019 68,866 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 65,377 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,606 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,020 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,342 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,690 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,956 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,665 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,619 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

rear wiper blade starting to split

Fail 5 Apr 2011 22,619 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

rear wiper blade starting to split

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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LR08 PXW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LR08 PXW, 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 LR08 PXW registered?

LR08 PXW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is LR08 PXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 PXW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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