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AU58 WRL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,503 mi
Last recorded47,503 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 WRL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 47,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2026 47,501 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2025 42,124 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 37,680 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 31,967 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 31,951 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 31,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 29,449 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 27,758 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 25,198 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyre walls cracked and perrished

Pass 30 Aug 2018 20,260 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 17,950 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 14,697 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 11,676 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 9,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 7,207 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 6,209 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 4,719 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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AU58 WRL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU58 WRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU58 WRL registered?

AU58 WRL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AU58 WRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 WRL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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