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DE08 WUD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,775 mi
Last recorded40,775 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 WUD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 40,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack damp

Fail 29 Jul 2020 40,775 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack damp

Pass 23 Jul 2019 38,357 miles

CORROSION TO NEARSIDE OUTER SILL

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage and is worn on inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2019 38,357 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and has slight sidewall damage

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Fail 23 Jul 2019 38,357 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and has slight sidewall damage

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 31 Jul 2018 35,137 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 35,137 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing loose spare wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 31,688 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,947 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 27,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,622 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Jul 2015 24,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Jul 2014 20,987 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 18,034 miles

offside rear tyre pressure seems low and would appear that the sidewall has lost some rigidity

Pass 19 Jul 2012 14,960 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 10,439 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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DE08 WUD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE08 WUD, 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 DE08 WUD registered?

DE08 WUD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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