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WF08 CNE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,867 mi
Last recorded126,867 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 CNE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 126,867 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 126,841 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 119,910 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2021 113,487 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

rear exhaust box support strap broken

Pass 3 Oct 2020 107,570 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 107,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 100,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Sep 2019 100,656 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 93,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

exhaust tail box retaining strap broken

Pass 21 Aug 2017 87,433 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

nearside outer sill dented

rear exhaust box corroding and rear strap broken but exhaust secure

various brake pipes furring

Fail 21 Aug 2017 87,433 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

nearside outer sill dented

rear exhaust box corroding and rear strap broken but exhaust secure

various brake pipes furring

Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,129 miles

Rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 23 Aug 2016 79,129 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,409 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken

some undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 24 Aug 2015 67,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken

some undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,399 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,827 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,938 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,506 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,179 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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WF08 CNE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WF08 CNE, 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 WF08 CNE registered?

WF08 CNE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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