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WG08 PCO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,386 mi
Last recorded122,386 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 122,386 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit and sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

cant see front brake pads

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 23 Sep 2022 122,386 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit and sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

cant see front brake pads

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 28 Sep 2021 116,404 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 116,404 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 110,851 miles

Front both upper suspension mount bearings slight play

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 20 Aug 2020 110,851 miles

Front both upper suspension mount bearings slight play

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 103,087 miles

Nearside Front Upper top suspension mount has slight play

Offside Front Upper suspension top bearing mount has slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2018 103,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper top suspension mount has slight play

Offside Front Upper suspension top bearing mount has slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,189 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 89,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,692 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 80,622 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured offside rear outer sill / damaged (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre badly perished and nail in tread

Pass 1 May 2015 71,008 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 62,331 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 62,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,552 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,437 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 26,096 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 PCO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol 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 PCO, 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 PCO registered?

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

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