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MK08 LHN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,785 mi
Last recorded101,785 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 LHN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 101,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 100,275 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 97,737 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 97,737 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 97,227 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 97,144 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 95,670 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,995 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,499 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,855 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 84,035 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,937 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,762 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,771 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 49,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,678 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 36,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MK08 LHN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MK08 LHN, 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 MK08 LHN registered?

MK08 LHN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is MK08 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 LHN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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