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SA08 WNR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,996 mi
Last recorded121,996 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 WNR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 121,996 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak at sump ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage on rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 121,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Oil leak at sump ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage on rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 112,087 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 112,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper torn

Pass 12 Feb 2016 99,265 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust rattling

Fail 11 Feb 2016 99,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust rattling

Pass 2 Feb 2015 83,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Feb 2015 83,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2014 71,797 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,008 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,590 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,390 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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SA08 WNR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA08 WNR, 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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SA08 WNR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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