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LS55 RLS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,908 mi
Last recorded83,908 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 RLS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 83,908 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 80,198 miles

Offside Front Outer grease around CV gaiter

Pass 10 Jul 2023 76,767 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective below 1.6mm (185/65/15 88h) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2022 72,886 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and worn on both edges(185/65/15 88h) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 69,419 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 65,293 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 27 Jun 2019 62,166 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 57,641 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,145 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,701 miles

Front discs pitted

rear tyres touching inner arch shield 195/65/15

Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,028 miles

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

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)

rear tyres scrubbing on vehicle chassis, tyres to wide for vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,823 miles

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,199 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,508 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 40,508 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,827 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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LS55 RLS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LS55 RLS, 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 LS55 RLS registered?

LS55 RLS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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