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WG08 PBZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,175 mi
Last recorded74,175 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 PBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 74,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slight corrosion at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 71,517 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 71,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 67,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bearing badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 67,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill near axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges, obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bearing badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges, obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 64,603 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 64,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 61,619 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 61,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 58,757 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 56,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 54,162 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive leak from power steering rack/pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 44,954 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,333 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,390 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 29,032 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,602 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,349 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,195 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 PBZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PBZ, 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 PBZ registered?

WG08 PBZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is WG08 PBZ safe to buy?

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