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CA08 WZG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,197 mi
Last recorded94,197 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 WZG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 94,197 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 93,502 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 92,306 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 90,457 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 90,455 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Drum damp (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 89,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 89,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle mount bushes worn

Fail 23 Jun 2021 89,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear axle mount bushes worn

Pass 2 Jul 2020 88,826 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle mount bushes minor play

Fail 2 Jul 2020 88,826 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear axle mount bushes minor play

Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,601 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 87,601 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,475 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 86,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,339 miles

Exhaust hanger broke / noisy.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre perished.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,687 miles

sills undersealed

Fail 8 Jul 2016 83,687 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

sills undersealed

Fail 24 Jun 2016 83,462 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 73,470 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 73,470 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 63,523 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 63,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 54,036 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 54,036 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 33,353 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inside edge

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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CA08 WZG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA08 WZG, 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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CA08 WZG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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