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MF08 WBU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

123,181 mi
Last recorded123,181 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 WBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 123,181 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 123,179 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil cap missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board oil cap missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 119,007 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 118,996 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached detached from ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 114,096 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 114,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 110,026 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 110,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 105,890 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,820 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 99,617 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 92,946 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 92,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 May 2017 85,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind heat shield at kat area emissions still passed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush on rear just starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

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

Pass 6 May 2016 80,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front behind cat heatshield (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 75,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,103 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 65,103 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 52,261 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

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

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

rear wiper torn

Fail 4 Jan 2013 52,261 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 7 Jan 2012 42,273 miles

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

Rear tail box bracket broken, system still supported.

front brake imbalence 22% (max 25%)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 30,843 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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MF08 WBU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 MF08 WBU, 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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MF08 WBU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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