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LY08 AOX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,492 mi
Last recorded52,492 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 AOX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 52,492 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 52,114 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 51,780 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 51,322 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 50,795 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 49,320 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 47,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 47,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 45,158 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,122 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 33,612 miles

rear silencer hanger req's replacement

Fail 21 Jun 2014 33,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear silencer hanger req's replacement

Pass 4 Jul 2013 29,368 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,111 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,527 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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LY08 AOX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LY08 AOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY08 AOX registered?

LY08 AOX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is LY08 AOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 AOX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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