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MA08 WCR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,976 mi
Last recorded88,976 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 WCR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 88,976 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 86,503 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 84,617 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 82,136 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 78,041 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 78,041 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 72,281 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 67,738 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 66,388 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 64,268 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 61,007 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 57,894 miles

all tyres cracking and deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,839 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,597 miles

Both front brake discs worn

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

Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,184 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 40,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,557 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,272 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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MA08 WCR 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 MA08 WCR, 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 MA08 WCR registered?

MA08 WCR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is MA08 WCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 WCR 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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