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VO08 WMJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,493 mi
Last recorded120,493 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 WMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 120,493 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 120,341 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 101,469 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 101,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 79,807 miles

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Fail 8 May 2019 79,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,761 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,572 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 60,572 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,646 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,355 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 49,355 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 42,842 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 36,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSR Tyre Has Flat Spot

Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,500 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,414 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 WMJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VO08 WMJ, 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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VO08 WMJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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