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VN08 WLD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,496 mi
Last recorded142,496 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 WLD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 142,496 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 134,705 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides worn split and borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring rubbing against ABS sensor (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 124,330 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes borderline both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring rubbing on ABS sensor (3.4.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,113 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring rubbing close to abs sensor (3.4.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2016 112,025 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring rubbing close to abs sensor (3.4.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 103,458 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 91,229 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 91,229 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 78,904 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 78,904 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 66,370 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 66,370 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 48,909 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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VN08 WLD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN08 WLD, 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 VN08 WLD registered?

VN08 WLD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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