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WD08 DZH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,537 mi
Last recorded115,537 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 DZH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 115,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 115,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 112,015 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 112,015 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 108,036 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 105,679 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 105,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 103,752 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 101,251 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 97,401 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 94,486 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 94,486 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 92,514 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 92,514 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 80,158 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 80,158 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 58,619 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 39,864 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 34,228 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,746 miles

rear wiperblade split

Fail 21 Jun 2012 27,746 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

rear wiperblade split

Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,501 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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WD08 DZH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WD08 DZH, 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 WD08 DZH registered?

WD08 DZH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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