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WF08 LNX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,529 mi
Last recorded95,529 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 LNX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 95,529 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides os/ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 90,488 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 85,725 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 80,385 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 75,285 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 70,875 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 69,688 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 69,688 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 64,475 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,106 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,484 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,947 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,492 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 36,444 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 29,808 miles

unable to see front pads.

Pass 29 Mar 2013 24,258 miles

rear vexhaust mount rusted through

Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,946 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 14,796 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 LNX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LNX, 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 LNX registered?

WF08 LNX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is WF08 LNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF08 LNX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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