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LX08 UHR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,236 mi
Last recorded109,236 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 UHR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 109,236 miles

Front both coil springs rubbing on body

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside washer jet not working but offside jet clean all of the screen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 109,224 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both coil springs rubbing on body

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside washer jet not working but offside jet clean all of the screen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 99,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 99,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 90,913 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 82,548 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 82,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 74,648 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 74,648 miles

Emissions not tested cant test emissions as rear silencer has snapped from middle silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has snapped from middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 67,920 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 63,178 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 63,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 58,934 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 58,934 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,599 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has perishing on outer sidewall/edge

Rear bothside tyres has perishing on outer sidewall/edge

front wipers smearing

Fail 21 Feb 2019 58,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has perishing on outer sidewall/edge

Rear bothside tyres has perishing on outer sidewall/edge

front wipers smearing

Pass 23 Feb 2018 53,205 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 48,321 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,040 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,803 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 39,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n s f tyer small splits

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,173 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,417 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 22,062 miles

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING

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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LX08 UHR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX08 UHR, 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 LX08 UHR registered?

LX08 UHR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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