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WL08 DWX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,690 mi
Last recorded133,690 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 DWX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 133,690 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2020 127,974 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 119,006 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2018 112,455 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 112,455 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,795 miles

osf drop link covers weak

osr sill damage

Pass 13 Jan 2016 96,807 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread perishing and cracking

engine coolant bottle empty

rear exhaust silencer mounting strap corroded through, but system still adequately supported

Fail 13 Jan 2016 96,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre tread perishing and cracking

engine coolant bottle empty

rear exhaust silencer mounting strap corroded through, but system still adequately supported

Pass 2 Feb 2015 86,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Turbocharger heat shield partially insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroding

rear exhaust silencer mounting strap corroded through

Fail 13 Feb 2014 77,620 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 77,620 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 69,641 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 40,196 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,177 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 39,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres perishing in walls

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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WL08 DWX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WL08 DWX, 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 WL08 DWX registered?

WL08 DWX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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