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OY08 WTU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,962 mi
Last recorded108,962 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 WTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 108,962 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 108,962 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 103,261 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 103,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 97,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 97,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 91,089 miles

Offside Front outer sill weak

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2022 91,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill weak

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 87,083 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and pads worn low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

noise from rear brakes

Fail 1 Feb 2021 87,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and pads worn low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

noise from rear brakes

Pass 29 Jan 2020 83,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sill weak

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 28 Jan 2020 83,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sill weak

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 11 Feb 2019 79,752 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 79,747 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 75,234 miles

Front brake pads looking worn

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Fail 12 Feb 2018 75,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake pads looking worn

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2017 68,562 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 59,296 miles

Nearside Front inner wing tyre rub marks

Nearside Front tyre wall slight cracking

Nearside Rear tyre wall slight cracking

Offside Rear tyre wall slight cracking

child seats

Fail 10 Feb 2016 59,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front inner wing tyre rub marks

Nearside Front tyre wall slight cracking

Nearside Rear tyre wall slight cracking

Offside Rear tyre wall slight cracking

child seats

Fail 12 Feb 2015 53,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 47,068 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,610 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 39,610 miles

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

front discs slight lip

Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,274 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 33,274 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,207 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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OY08 WTU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OY08 WTU, 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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OY08 WTU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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