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MK08 LJJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,629 mi
Last recorded128,629 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 LJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 May 2025 128,629 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill, Filled with Foam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill, Filled with Foam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 120,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2024 120,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 118,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides over 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 116,857 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 116,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 114,556 miles

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

Nearside outer sill has signs of corrosion but not holed or seriously weakened

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 114,556 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill has signs of corrosion but not holed or seriously weakened

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 112,305 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 112,292 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 112,289 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 105,066 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 92,273 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 92,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 80,669 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 69,557 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,557 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,292 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 69,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,244 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket coroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,978 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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MK08 LJJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 MK08 LJJ, 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 LJJ registered?

MK08 LJJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is MK08 LJJ safe to buy?

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