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WG08 HLJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,513 mi
Last recorded82,513 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 HLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2023 82,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 76,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on the edges and getting close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Possible pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 73,420 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 73,420 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,225 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 70,225 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,496 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 63,496 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 56,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 56,513 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 49,381 miles

Spare tyre defective badly perished ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 44,848 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 44,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 37,422 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 33,196 miles

front wiper blades deteriorating.

Fail 3 May 2012 25,205 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2012 25,205 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,239 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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WG08 HLJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 HLJ, 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 HLJ registered?

WG08 HLJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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