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WG08 HMA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,843 mi
Last recorded66,843 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 HMA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 66,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in inner part of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/quarter panel damaged (lower by jacking point) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 65,745 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 64,702 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 66,363 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 66,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 61,716 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 61,715 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 60,072 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 58,291 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion inside edge

Pass 29 Nov 2018 55,788 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 52,625 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,773 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 42,986 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 39,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,533 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres tread depth close to legal limit

rear exhaust hanger strap broken but adequately supported

Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,441 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 28,230 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 HMA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WG08 HMA, 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 HMA registered?

WG08 HMA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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The MOT history for WG08 HMA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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