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WF08 FXH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,395 mi
Last recorded162,395 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 FXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 162,395 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements staying on (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear sill panel corroded and holed not structural

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 149,969 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusting & getting soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusting & getting soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres starting to wear outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

eml light on

Fail 16 Jun 2025 149,840 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone bracket (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusting & getting soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusting & getting soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres starting to wear outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

eml light on

Fail 6 Jun 2025 149,654 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed injector leak, engine noise, smoke from engine bay, engine fauly warning lamp on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake caliper slide pin dust cover in poor condition

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge[s] (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil dip stick broken unable to check level

Pass 4 Jun 2024 137,047 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023

Front Fog lamps inoperative

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2022 131,177 miles

Front Fog lamps inoperative

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

Rear Fog lamp tell tale inoperative

Fail 20 Dec 2022 131,177 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both illuminating with position lamps (4.5.4 (b))

Front Fog lamps inoperative

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

Rear Fog lamp tell tale inoperative

Pass 16 Dec 2021 126,823 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 118,346 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 110,179 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 110,178 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 98,555 miles

Nearside side repeater cracked and full of condensation

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sil crushed

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 17 Jan 2019 98,329 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside side repeater cracked and full of condensation

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sil crushed

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Jan 2018 89,312 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,789 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 78,979 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,749 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,059 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 52,697 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,697 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,922 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,136 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 FXH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FXH, 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 FXH registered?

WF08 FXH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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