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NA08 WRW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,879 mi
Last recorded102,879 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 WRW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2025 102,879 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill front and rear holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 94,757 miles

Front subframe rusty

rear sill ends nearside and offside getting weak

Fail 24 Jan 2024 94,757 miles

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear sill ends nearside and offside getting weak

Pass 16 Feb 2023 82,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.96 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

Fail 16 Feb 2023 82,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.96 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 23 Mar 2022 79,983 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 79,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 78,563 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2021 78,562 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 78,307 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 74,019 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 69,523 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,711 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,856 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish between tread

Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,406 miles

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

nearside rear tyrewall slightly damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,355 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 53,354 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,781 miles

offside front wiper smearing slightly

Fail 4 Apr 2013 47,780 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,080 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 38,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,579 miles

offside front tyre sidewall starting to perish

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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NA08 WRW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NA08 WRW, 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 NA08 WRW registered?

NA08 WRW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NA08 WRW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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