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FY08 WAE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,093 mi
Last recorded74,093 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 WAE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 74,093 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 72,756 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 70,503 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2022 70,476 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 68,902 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 68,880 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 67,141 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 67,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,691 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 63,663 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 59,514 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 59,505 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm treads (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 55,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 51,403 miles

Offside Front steering slight play

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill weak (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 47,557 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,731 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,527 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket incomplete but system still adequatly supported

Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,772 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 20,413 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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FY08 WAE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY08 WAE, 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 FY08 WAE registered?

FY08 WAE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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