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LX08 YWJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,569 mi
Last recorded78,569 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 YWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 78,569 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 75,558 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 75,553 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 75,348 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 75,347 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 71,363 miles

both front p bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Feb 2017 65,629 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,062 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,659 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 45,687 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,122 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 31,396 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,452 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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LX08 YWJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LX08 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

LX08 YWJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LX08 YWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 YWJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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