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LV08 LOF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,154 mi
Last recorded51,154 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 LOF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 51,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2026 51,149 miles

Nearside 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn edges 185/65/15h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn edges 185/65/15h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2025 45,211 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2025 42,386 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2025 42,386 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2024 29,864 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 19,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 4,954 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to mist (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 4,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light unit lens slightly cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread pattern started to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 1,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 1,711 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 1,703 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 1,681 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 1,650 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 1,614 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 1,569 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 1,527 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 1,444 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 1,334 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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LV08 LOF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LV08 LOF, 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 LV08 LOF registered?

LV08 LOF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LV08 LOF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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