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VO08 WME

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,212 mi
Last recorded84,212 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 WME
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 84,212 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 82,092 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 80,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Gearbox seal to driveshaft minor leak (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 79,798 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 78,417 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,810 miles

Exhaust centre pipe starting to corrode

Pass 12 Mar 2019 76,195 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 74,198 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 66,762 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,275 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2014 41,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,013 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,510 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 33,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,919 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,014 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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VO08 WME is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO08 WME, 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 VO08 WME registered?

VO08 WME is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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