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VO08 LHH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,053 mi
Last recorded108,053 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 LHH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 108,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both "front to rear" brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill panels corroded, not deemed excessive when tested. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged osf tyre tread damaged slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 108,053 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both "front to rear" brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill panels corroded, not deemed excessive when tested. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged osf tyre tread damaged slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 104,264 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 99,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills showing signs of corrosion and panels weakened. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has corrosion and leaking exhaust gas. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 95,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has slight leak in casing. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 88,060 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and leaking slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

catalytic convertor heat shield loose and buzzing.

Pass 19 Feb 2021 79,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer small leak, corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 75,637 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 75,636 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 65,253 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 55,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Slight Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2017 46,438 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,544 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 35,686 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,627 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,303 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken but system adequately supported

Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,098 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,005 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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VO08 LHH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VO08 LHH, 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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VO08 LHH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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