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WK08 UXT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,496 mi
Last recorded152,496 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 UXT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 152,496 miles

rear seats removed

Fail 18 Nov 2025 152,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s and n/s headlamps poor condition

rear seats removed

Pass 19 Nov 2024 141,337 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 141,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 93,079 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 86,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 82,570 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 82,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Plus slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged A.B.S ring rubbing on sensor (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 76,701 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 76,691 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake travel high

Pass 19 Jun 2019 65,208 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 56,098 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,691 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 40,748 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 1,460 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 35,812 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 32,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,862 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,425 miles

Damage to near side sill

Fail 13 Feb 2012 28,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Damage to near side sill

Pass 10 Feb 2011 21,831 miles

damage to n/s sill

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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WK08 UXT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK08 UXT, 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 WK08 UXT registered?

WK08 UXT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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