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Citroën Xsara

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,587 cc

LD08 FBJMOT history

LD08 FBJ is a grey petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 8 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

LD08 FBJ grey Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
160,520 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 FBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 FBJ was last recorded at 160,520 miles on 15 May 2026, 18,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,150 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
18,370 miles
Average per year
9,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,520 miles
  • 2025 – 142,150 miles
  • 2024 – 123,096 miles
  • 2023 – 100,361 miles
  • 2022 – 79,354 miles
  • 2021 – 64,669 miles
  • 2020 – 61,972 miles
  • 2019 – 54,070 miles
  • 2018 – 48,084 miles
  • 2017 – 45,619 miles
  • 2016 – 41,426 miles
  • 2015 – 37,858 miles
  • 2014 – 33,028 miles
  • 2013 – 27,663 miles
  • 2012 – 21,116 miles
  • 2011 – 15,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,520 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,520 miles (+18,370)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    160,520 miles
    Test number
    578842887872
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass142,150 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    142,150 miles
    Test number
    262872762954
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail142,149 miles (+19,053)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,149 miles
    Test number
    295230951727
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass123,096 miles (+268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,096 miles
    Test number
    947245049419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail122,828 miles (+22,467)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,828 miles
    Test number
    433226064879
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass100,361 miles (+21,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    100,361 miles
    Test number
    860234733909
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,354 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,354 miles
    Test number
    831434848900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail79,352 miles (+14,683)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,352 miles
    Test number
    838023074454
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    64,669 miles
    Test number
    855707101813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,669 miles (+2,697)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,669 miles
    Test number
    318045974205
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass61,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    61,972 miles
    Test number
    265023869841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail61,972 miles (+7,902)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,972 miles
    Test number
    683696983341
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass54,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,070 miles
    Test number
    380448484867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,070 miles (+5,986)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,070 miles
    Test number
    248943908638
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass48,084 miles (+2,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,084 miles
    Test number
    703450643213
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  16. Pass45,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,619 miles
    Test number
    651913171233
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn to excess on inner and outer edge's suggest tracking be checked ASAP

  17. Fail45,619 miles (+4,193)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,619 miles
    Test number
    252583978452
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn to excess on inner and outer edge's suggest tracking be checked ASAP

  18. Pass41,426 miles (+3,568)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,426 miles
    Test number
    145353317503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,858 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,858 miles
    Test number
    269718855094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,028 miles (+5,365)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,028 miles
    Test number
    259475844075
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting strap broken

  21. Pass27,663 miles (+6,547)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,663 miles
    Test number
    549036753066
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass21,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,116 miles
    Test number
    179088262032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,116 miles (+5,509)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,116 miles
    Test number
    816278762065
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass15,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,607 miles
    Test number
    929039851095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 FBJ

Does LD08 FBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 FBJ is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 FBJ?
The MOT on LD08 FBJ is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 FBJ done?
LD08 FBJ was recorded at 160,520 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 9,528 miles a year.
Has LD08 FBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 FBJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 FBJ 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 FBJ find?
LD08 FBJ passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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