MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,553 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Boot handle broken but operating
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))
Spare tyre defective ()
Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Tail gate handle broken
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tail gate handle broken
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts worn on shoulders & perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
gear lever travel
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
EML lit
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
gear lever travel
spare wheel carrier loose
tracking check
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185-65-15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake discs worn
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WG08 VXZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?
WG08 VXZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 July 2008.
Is WG08 VXZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for WG08 VXZ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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