MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside. Brake pads also worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Grease around ABS ring.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Sill slight corosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Grease around abs ring
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
exhuast system corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to engine running uneavenly (7.3.D.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
The exhaust back box support bracket has come away from the back box.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
rear exhaust bracket broken
rear tyres cracked
Both rear tyres cracking slightly
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)
All four tyres cracking between tread
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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WD08 ETR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 ETR, 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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WD08 ETR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2008.
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