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LS08 ODV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,140 mi
Last recorded117,140 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 ODV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 117,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 114,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cultch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 31 Jan 2024 109,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 106,020 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 104,132 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 104,131 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 100,890 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 99,269 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 99,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 93,461 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 87,394 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,534 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 83,517 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,999 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,833 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,239 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,500 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 18 Mar 2013 50,500 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,268 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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LS08 ODV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS08 ODV, 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 LS08 ODV registered?

LS08 ODV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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