MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,740 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear exhaust mounting hanger corrode and broken but system still supported
BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHTLY NOISY WHEN ROTATED
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
damage to nearside front tyre. no cords exposed
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
damage to nearside front tyre. no cords exposed
Both rear shock absorber bushes slightly perished
Exhaust backbox strap snapped b ut temp repair already done
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both rear shock absorber bushes slightly perished
Exhaust backbox strap snapped b ut temp repair already done
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear tyres are a different size to front tyres
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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WG08 CWL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 WG08 CWL, 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 WG08 CWL registered?
WG08 CWL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2008.
Is WG08 CWL safe to buy?
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