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SO08 LFU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,196 mi
Last recorded58,196 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 LFU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 58,196 miles

crack in windscreen outside of zone "A"

exhaust system corroded

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 14 Jan 2025 56,851 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 56,026 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 55,989 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 54,663 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 53,476 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill deteriorated and corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 52,001 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,865 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 49,865 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,867 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 48,867 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing 1 letter incomplete (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 47,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 47,603 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,620 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill starting too get weak (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 46,620 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill starting too get weak (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,807 miles

n/s/f,o/s/f and n/s/r tyre have cracked sidewalls

Pass 30 Jul 2014 42,375 miles

2 front tyrew sidewalls cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,587 miles

rear wiper torn

Fail 1 Aug 2013 39,587 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear wiper torn

Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,008 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 36,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,130 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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SO08 LFU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SO08 LFU, 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 SO08 LFU registered?

SO08 LFU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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