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PX08 WNF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,338 mi
Last recorded103,338 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 WNF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 103,338 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 103,338 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 103,313 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 94,962 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 87,360 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 87,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 82,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 82,850 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front door trim insecure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 62,425 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 62,420 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 44,568 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 44,571 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,808 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 34,703 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)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,244 miles

O/S/F Wiperblade rubber torn at edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,645 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 23,645 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,975 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 WNF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WNF, 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 WNF registered?

PX08 WNF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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