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BL08 WCD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,841 mi
Last recorded154,841 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 WCD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 154,841 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 154,841 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 148,893 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 139,309 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 130,790 miles

Engine air intake hose insecure

Offside Front door moulding missing

Vehicle presented without rear seats rear seat belts not checked

Fail 5 Oct 2020 130,787 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Engine air intake hose insecure

Offside Front door moulding missing

Vehicle presented without rear seats rear seat belts not checked

Pass 13 Sep 2019 123,559 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 122,135 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 115,111 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 115,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 108,509 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2017 105,950 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 99,836 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,425 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,574 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 44,781 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 37,018 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,804 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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BL08 WCD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL08 WCD, 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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BL08 WCD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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