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WG08 PCV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,403 mi
Last recorded65,403 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 PCV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,403 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner tyre wear

Fail 29 Sep 2017 65,403 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings vehicle jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner tyre wear

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,196 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

neaside front inner tca bush split and offside

offside outer sill exessively corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 65,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

neaside front inner tca bush split and offside

offside outer sill exessively corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,531 miles

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

one rear exhaust mount broken

slight damage mid rear seat belt

Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,746 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

Small cut in centre rear seat belt

Fail 17 Jul 2014 54,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Both front tyres bald on edges

Front brake discs worn

Small cut in centre rear seat belt

Fail 11 Jul 2013 48,012 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to offside rear

passenger airbag deactivated

Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,012 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to offside rear

passenger airbag deactivated

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,602 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,592 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 PCV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PCV, 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 PCV registered?

WG08 PCV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is WG08 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 PCV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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