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WG08 HVZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,086 mi
Last recorded78,086 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 HVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 78,086 miles

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

vehicle underside has corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2024 78,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

vehicle underside has corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2023 69,729 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre front o/s tyre worn ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear o/s indicator showing white (4.4.3 (a))

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2022 68,569 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear o/s handbrake showing low effort at wheel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2021 67,112 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2020 65,799 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear outer tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust back box bracket broken

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2019 62,672 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,317 miles

Rear exhaust box supporting bracket broken

Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Fail 27 Jun 2017 50,008 miles

Fuel hose leaking injection pipe (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,678 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,007 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,825 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,767 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,771 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2012 22,771 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 17,280 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 HVZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?

WG08 HVZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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The MOT history for WG08 HVZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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