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Citroën Xsara

Grey · Diesel · 2008

LD08 EVMMOT history

LD08 EVM is a grey diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LD08 EVM grey Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
105,950 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 EVM was last recorded at 105,950 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 7,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,879 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,071 miles
Average per year
6,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,950 miles
  • 2025 – 98,879 miles
  • 2024 – 91,826 miles
  • 2023 – 86,383 miles
  • 2022 – 81,672 miles
  • 2021 – 76,526 miles
  • 2020 – 74,149 miles
  • 2019 – 66,369 miles
  • 2018 – 56,147 miles
  • 2017 – 47,787 miles
  • 2016 – 37,759 miles
  • 2015 – 28,642 miles
  • 2014 – 18,249 miles
  • 2013 – 14,380 miles
  • 2012 – 12,075 miles
  • 2011 – 9,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,950 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,950 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    105,950 miles
    Test number
    498183099285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail105,949 miles (+7,070)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,949 miles
    Test number
    314476332821
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass98,879 miles (+7,053)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,879 miles
    Test number
    767715726611
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage small leak from pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass91,826 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,826 miles
    Test number
    220975065886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail91,825 miles (+5,442)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,825 miles
    Test number
    918408079842
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,383 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,383 miles
    Test number
    626029456879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail86,383 miles (+4,711)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,383 miles
    Test number
    631936314756
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass81,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,672 miles
    Test number
    954641231788
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail81,670 miles (+5,144)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,670 miles
    Test number
    339520162865
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass76,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,526 miles
    Test number
    386287566847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,523 miles (+2,374)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,523 miles
    Test number
    668382517282
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass74,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,149 miles
    Test number
    866609991666
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail74,134 miles (+7,765)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,134 miles
    Test number
    849494522210
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak pipe missing (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass66,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    66,369 miles
    Test number
    889499491553
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Fail66,369 miles (+10,222)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,369 miles
    Test number
    813837736811
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. Pass56,147 miles (+8,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,147 miles
    Test number
    115736492084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass47,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,787 miles
    Test number
    148972472011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,787 miles (+10,028)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,787 miles
    Test number
    155836468200
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  19. Pass37,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,759 miles
    Test number
    362757764191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,759 miles (+9,117)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,759 miles
    Test number
    276587715121
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass28,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,642 miles
    Test number
    619693565046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,632 miles (+10,383)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,632 miles
    Test number
    277553865075
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass18,249 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,249 miles
    Test number
    375279264065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,380 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,380 miles
    Test number
    497813163099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,075 miles (+2,635)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,075 miles
    Test number
    606125062019
    • NoteAll tyres slightly perrished

  26. Pass9,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,440 miles
    Test number
    587861061013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 EVM

Does LD08 EVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 EVM is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EVM?
The MOT on LD08 EVM is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 EVM done?
LD08 EVM was recorded at 105,950 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 6,407 miles a year.
Has LD08 EVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EVM has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 EVM 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 LD08 EVM find?
LD08 EVM passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear.

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