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LV08 VBZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,905 mi
Last recorded132,905 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 VBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 132,905 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 132,905 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 130,649 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 127,916 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 124,723 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 122,527 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 119,862 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Apr 2021 119,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2020 117,508 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 112,492 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 106,899 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 99,874 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,047 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 87,087 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 87,087 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 80,266 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 80,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 66,849 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,849 miles

advise front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,876 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,293 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 VBZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

LV08 VBZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LV08 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 VBZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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