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76,733 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear light lens cracked
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
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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.
Exhaust heat shield broken
Both front tyres wearing on edges.
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?
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is WF08 GLZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for WF08 GLZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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