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VO08 LJL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,211 mi
Last recorded125,211 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 LJL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 125,211 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 124,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

near side rear outer seal soft

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Aug 2024 120,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner & outer tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner & outer tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 120,281 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded to White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner & outer tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner & outer tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 115,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats

Pass 12 Jan 2022 105,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 99,248 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 92,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 83,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box clamp broken but Exhaust system not insecure.

Fail 28 Nov 2018 83,398 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box clamp broken but Exhaust system not insecure.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,197 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust box clamp broken but Exhaust system not insecure.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 67,223 miles

Back Exhaust box clamp broken but Exhaust system not insecure.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 61,616 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 61,616 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 56,098 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 49,172 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,186 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,970 miles

Air intake pipes loose

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

Front disc's worn

Rear wiper worn

Fail 21 Feb 2012 35,925 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Air intake pipes loose

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

Front disc's worn

Rear wiper worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VO08 LJL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJL, 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 VO08 LJL registered?

VO08 LJL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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