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WG57 TYH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,213 mi
Last recorded115,213 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 TYH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 115,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front strut top bearing rough in operation.

Pass 27 Feb 2024 107,765 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 107,765 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 107,630 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking in tread

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

Offside Front headlamp aim slight blurred

Offside Front tyre worn outer and inner treads

Pass 10 Jan 2020 106,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively sight lips (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp aim slightly blurred

Offside Front tyre tread getting close to wear indicators

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 105,026 miles

hazard warning switch sticking sometimes but still functions

tail box exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2019 105,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

hazard warning switch sticking sometimes but still functions

tail box exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust rear silencer corrodded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,813 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 83,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear no glass (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Statutory seat belt missing all rear belts missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,116 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 78,116 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 56,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated at time of test

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged at time of test

rear exhaust box strap broken but secure at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,463 miles

both of the front brake discs are wearing thin.

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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WG57 TYH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WG57 TYH, 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 WG57 TYH registered?

WG57 TYH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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The MOT history for WG57 TYH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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