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Citroën Xsara

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LO08 ALUMOT history

LO08 ALU is a grey diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 133,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

LO08 ALU grey Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2026
Mileage
133,590 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 ALU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 ALU was last recorded at 133,590 miles on 28 May 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,576 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
7,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,590 miles
  • 2024 – 127,485 miles
  • 2022 – 109,662 miles
  • 2021 – 96,559 miles
  • 2020 – 89,692 miles
  • 2019 – 87,781 miles
  • 2018 – 87,108 miles
  • 2017 – 80,983 miles
  • 2016 – 70,919 miles
  • 2015 – 56,383 miles
  • 2013 – 42,392 miles
  • 2011 – 25,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,590 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,590 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    133,590 miles
    Test number
    508416323936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail133,576 miles (+6,091)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,576 miles
    Test number
    673831823881
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass127,485 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    127,485 miles
    Test number
    239045217191
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail127,480 miles (+17,818)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,480 miles
    Test number
    613366231661
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass109,662 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,662 miles
    Test number
    563636789342
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail109,659 miles (+13,100)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,659 miles
    Test number
    747849656633
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass96,559 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,559 miles
    Test number
    720352677722
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp lens incomplete
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

  8. Fail96,559 miles (+6,867)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,559 miles
    Test number
    792119964022
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp lens incomplete
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

  9. Pass89,692 miles (+1,911)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,692 miles
    Test number
    659611737823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass87,781 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,781 miles
    Test number
    670542884372
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber insecure.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail87,780 miles (+672)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,780 miles
    Test number
    994643198447
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber insecure.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass87,108 miles (+6,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,108 miles
    Test number
    385626073015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass80,983 miles (+10,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,983 miles
    Test number
    529857952031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brakes requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  14. Pass70,919 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,919 miles
    Test number
    354642348263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,769 miles (+14,386)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,769 miles
    Test number
    729637813008
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryAdvise front turbo/heat shields broken/loose.
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear silencer mount rusted/broken,exhaust still supported.

  16. Pass56,383 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,383 miles
    Test number
    895408675073
    • NoteFront tyres -worn on the shoulders.
    • NoteRear exhaust box partialy insecure - bracket split.

  17. Fail56,383 miles (+13,991)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,383 miles
    Test number
    396206375085
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres -worn on the shoulders.
    • NoteRear exhaust box partialy insecure - bracket split.

  18. Pass42,392 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,392 miles
    Test number
    238246693254
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracking

  19. Fail42,392 miles (+17,298)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,392 miles
    Test number
    988346793223
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracking

  20. Pass25,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,094 miles
    Test number
    797673091201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 ALU

Does LO08 ALU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 ALU expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 ALU?
The MOT on LO08 ALU expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 ALU done?
LO08 ALU was recorded at 133,590 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 7,975 miles a year.
Has LO08 ALU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 ALU has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 ALU 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 LO08 ALU find?
LO08 ALU passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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