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MK08 WEC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,723 mi
Last recorded91,723 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 WEC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 91,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 91,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 81,001 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 81,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 73,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ***center silencer deteriorating*** (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component ***sensor*** (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage ***steering rack unions*** (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 73,216 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ***center silencer deteriorating*** (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component ***sensor*** (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage ***steering rack unions*** (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective WBFM0024 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component ***sensor switch area***advise further investigation*** (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective WBFM0024 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 58,257 miles

NSF tyre wearing on the outer

exhaust system rusty

rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,957 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 45,934 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 44,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

center exhaust correded

Pass 22 May 2014 36,798 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat, not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat, not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 22 May 2013 30,702 miles

NSR TYRE AGED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

OSR TYRE AGED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER MOUNTING BAND ROTTEN BUT SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 10 May 2012 22,702 miles

NSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

NSR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED

OSF TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

OSR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED

Pass 19 May 2011 16,452 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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MK08 WEC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK08 WEC, 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 MK08 WEC registered?

MK08 WEC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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