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Citroën Xsara

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LB08 PTUMOT history

LB08 PTU is a black petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 155,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
155,801 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 PTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 PTU was last recorded at 155,801 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,799 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,801 miles
  • 2024 – 140,776 miles
  • 2023 – 132,281 miles
  • 2022 – 124,853 miles
  • 2021 – 115,663 miles
  • 2020 – 106,910 miles
  • 2019 – 99,091 miles
  • 2018 – 89,720 miles
  • 2017 – 80,609 miles
  • 2016 – 74,120 miles
  • 2015 – 70,262 miles
  • 2014 – 67,142 miles
  • 2013 – 59,330 miles
  • 2012 – 48,529 miles
  • 2011 – 35,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,801 miles
  • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Exhaust Mounting Strap Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,801 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,801 miles
    Test number
    140341729454
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,799 miles (+15,023)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,799 miles
    Test number
    433516768906
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,776 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,776 miles
    Test number
    942754774906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail140,775 miles (+8,494)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,775 miles
    Test number
    715059698206
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,281 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,281 miles
    Test number
    952013918622
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge seriously worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail132,281 miles (+7,428)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,281 miles
    Test number
    631239379070
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge seriously worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,853 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,853 miles
    Test number
    966733590965
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail124,851 miles (+9,188)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,851 miles
    Test number
    857042077907
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass115,663 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,663 miles
    Test number
    487244674466
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail115,663 miles (+8,753)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,663 miles
    Test number
    551394178676
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass106,910 miles (+7,819)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,910 miles
    Test number
    779965633692
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass99,091 miles (+9,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,091 miles
    Test number
    286662519531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass89,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,720 miles
    Test number
    657926161070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,720 miles (+9,111)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,720 miles
    Test number
    291555120415
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass80,609 miles (+356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,609 miles
    Test number
    970323082952
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Mounting Strap Corroded

  16. Fail80,253 miles (+6,133)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,253 miles
    Test number
    862274787944
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15hr (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Mounting Strap Corroded

  17. Pass74,120 miles (+3,858)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,120 miles
    Test number
    211235218717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,262 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,262 miles
    Test number
    536928065181
    • NoteRear Exhaust Mounting Strap Corroded

  19. Fail70,251 miles (+3,109)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,251 miles
    Test number
    765550865124
    • FailureCentre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  20. Pass67,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,142 miles
    Test number
    766202274121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,142 miles (+7,812)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,142 miles
    Test number
    816202874170
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass59,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,330 miles
    Test number
    178409873155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,330 miles (+10,801)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,330 miles
    Test number
    289809373133
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass48,529 miles (+12,578)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,529 miles
    Test number
    776741882165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,951 miles
    Test number
    228462981473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 PTU

Does LB08 PTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 PTU expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 PTU?
The MOT on LB08 PTU expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 PTU done?
LB08 PTU was recorded at 155,801 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 8,532 miles a year.
Has LB08 PTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 PTU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 PTU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 PTU find?
LB08 PTU passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65r15, and 2 more.

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