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WF08 RUJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,402 mi
Last recorded66,402 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 66,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 61,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 56,576 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 53,493 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 51,359 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 47,472 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,733 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,324 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,841 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 33,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 29,020 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both rear tyres old and perished

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and starting to perish

Pass 2 Apr 2016 24,237 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,759 miles

both rear tyre cracked/perished

offside front tyre cracked/perished

Fail 18 Mar 2015 20,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyre cracked/perished

offside front tyre cracked/perished

Fail 1 Mar 2014 18,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 18,237 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 16,434 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 31 Mar 2012 13,891 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,781 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 RUJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RUJ, 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 RUJ registered?

WF08 RUJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is WF08 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF08 RUJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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