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Citroën Xsara

Brown · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LP08 CNXMOT history

LP08 CNX is a brown diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 18 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 150,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

LP08 CNX brown Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2025
Mileage
150,577 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 CNX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP08 CNX was last recorded at 150,577 miles on 23 Aug 2024, 1,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,652 miles · 19 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,925 miles
Average per year
8,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,577 miles
  • 2023 – 148,652 miles
  • 2022 – 146,128 miles
  • 2021 – 143,421 miles
  • 2020 – 140,598 miles
  • 2019 – 129,811 miles
  • 2018 – 119,182 miles
  • 2017 – 107,288 miles
  • 2016 – 93,149 miles
  • 2015 – 84,565 miles
  • 2014 – 73,167 miles
  • 2013 – 63,149 miles
  • 2012 – 49,935 miles
  • 2011 – 38,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    158538967693
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass150,577 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    150,577 miles
    Test number
    562604481082
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail150,577 miles (+1,925)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,577 miles
    Test number
    730870713004
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,652 miles (+2,524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,652 miles
    Test number
    325011445775
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill area/s bubbling under paintwork (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,128 miles (+2,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    146,128 miles
    Test number
    149853190796
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass143,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    143,421 miles
    Test number
    201212574794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,421 miles (+2,823)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,421 miles
    Test number
    607334025781
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass140,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    140,598 miles
    Test number
    275131498350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail140,589 miles (+10,778)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,589 miles
    Test number
    125520450718
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass129,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    129,811 miles
    Test number
    216761997138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,811 miles (+10,629)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,811 miles
    Test number
    177859901919
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass119,182 miles (+11,894)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,182 miles
    Test number
    372276774702
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass107,288 miles (+14,139)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,288 miles
    Test number
    795016892287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,149 miles (+8,584)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,149 miles
    Test number
    601517906629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,565 miles (+11,398)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,565 miles
    Test number
    668961865135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,167 miles (+10,018)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,167 miles
    Test number
    515168944160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,149 miles (+13,214)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,149 miles
    Test number
    116932363170
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking

  18. Pass49,935 miles (+11,770)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,935 miles
    Test number
    268400162429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,165 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,165 miles
    Test number
    466955261147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,062 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,062 miles
    Test number
    819710961154
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about LP08 CNX

Does LP08 CNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 CNX expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 CNX?
The MOT on LP08 CNX expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 CNX done?
LP08 CNX was recorded at 150,577 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2024, an average of 8,519 miles a year.
Has LP08 CNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 CNX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 CNX 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 LP08 CNX find?
LP08 CNX failed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam; nearside rear outer integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill; offside front lower integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, and 3 more.

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