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MW08 ZSR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,925 mi
Last recorded116,925 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 ZSR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 116,925 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 102,580 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 95,371 miles

tyres and wheels oversize giving minimal clearance on wheel arch liners

Fail 25 Oct 2017 95,368 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

tyres and wheels oversize giving minimal clearance on wheel arch liners

Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,764 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 90,764 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,798 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,193 miles

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

nearside handbrake cable casing split

Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,822 miles

cracking on inner side wall on both rear tyres.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,405 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 40,591 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,321 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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MW08 ZSR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW08 ZSR, 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 MW08 ZSR registered?

MW08 ZSR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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The MOT history for MW08 ZSR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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