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LT08 CLU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,942 mi
Last recorded107,942 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 CLU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 107,942 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 99,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 99,349 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 91,478 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 91,418 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 84,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 80,845 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 79,320 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 78,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 78,181 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 74,798 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip device worn

front and rear suspension area corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 74,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner wall deep cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip device worn

front and rear suspension area corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,358 miles

offside rear tyre perished inner sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,297 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Sidewall damage

Pass 2 Mar 2016 58,589 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,659 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhuast bracket holder is brocken rust and corrosions,but adequately supported.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2013 41,582 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 36,807 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,603 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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LT08 CLU 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 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 LT08 CLU, 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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LT08 CLU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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