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WF08 GLZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,733 mi
Last recorded76,733 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 GLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 76,733 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 76,628 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 75,012 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 74,215 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 74,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 73,342 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 73,342 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 71,215 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 71,215 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 68,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2021 68,069 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2020 65,245 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 65,245 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Engine pinking or picking up when revved (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 62,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 62,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,393 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner & outer edges.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steel wheel fitted to o/s/f.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,201 miles

Exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,764 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,813 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,455 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,036 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Exhaust starting to corrode and rear exhaust strap corroding

Oil leak underside of engine?

Rattle/vibration from engine/engine covers/air intake pipe?

Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,734 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges of tread

Exhaust sounds to have an exhaust blow but no signs of any leaks or deterioration to exhaust system

Exhaust starting to slightly corrode

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear torsion bars starting to corrode but not seriously weakend

Slight oil leak but unable to see from where due to underside engine covers fitted

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,596 miles

Engine oil leak?

Front brake discs slightly worn

Slight distortion to offside rear tyre tread

Slight increase and decrease to rear brake performance found on roller brake test

Very slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

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 GLZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 GLZ, 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 GLZ registered?

WF08 GLZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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