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WG08 UUE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,180 mi
Last recorded161,180 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 161,180 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 147,656 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 133,670 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 133,515 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 118,798 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 104,316 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 90,314 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 90,141 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 78,350 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust hanger loose

Fail 22 Aug 2016 78,350 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust hanger loose

Pass 26 Aug 2015 67,048 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,441 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 43,200 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,441 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 7 Jun 2011 13,125 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 UUE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UUE, 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 UUE registered?

WG08 UUE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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