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PX08 WNC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,868 mi
Last recorded61,868 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 WNC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 61,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 49,188 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 6 Nov 2023 49,186 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 20 Sep 2023 49,171 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc has corrosion on inner surface

Nearside Rear floor / all rear has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front brake disc has corrosion on inner surface

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill cover plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear floor / all rear has surface corrosion

Offside Rear outer / inner sill cover lower wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

spare wheel / tyre missing

Fail 19 Sep 2023 49,171 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc has corrosion on inner surface

Nearside Rear floor / all rear has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front brake disc has corrosion on inner surface

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill cover plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear floor / all rear has surface corrosion

Offside Rear outer / inner sill cover lower wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

spare wheel / tyre missing

Pass 12 Sep 2022 48,341 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 48,341 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 47,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,558 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 47,557 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 46,223 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 44,023 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 39,198 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 39,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 33,351 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn thin (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2016 33,296 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn thin (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 27,504 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 27,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 20,104 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 18,449 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 14,830 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 11,830 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 8,046 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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PX08 WNC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PX08 WNC, 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 PX08 WNC registered?

PX08 WNC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is PX08 WNC safe to buy?

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