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WL08 FLH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,588 mi
Last recorded73,588 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 FLH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,588 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Fail 3 Jun 2019 73,588 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 30 May 2018 65,328 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear seats ()

rear exhaust metal mounting corroded and insecure

Fail 30 May 2018 65,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear seats ()

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

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

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

rear exhaust metal mounting corroded and insecure

Pass 30 May 2018 65,328 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear seats ()

rear exhaust metal mounting corroded and insecure

Fail 29 May 2018 65,328 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two in rear seats ()

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

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

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

rear exhaust metal mounting corroded and insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2017 59,173 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 ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,950 miles

brake fluid level low

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear unable to carry out full inspection of seat belts

front brake discs worn and lipped

item removed from drivers view prior to test

rear silencer hanging bracket corroded through but exhaust still secure

Pass 22 May 2015 45,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn and lipped

front pads look low

Fail 22 May 2015 45,588 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn and lipped

front pads look low

Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,460 miles

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

rear silencer support bracket corroded in half

Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,950 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 36,950 miles

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

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 28 May 2012 31,240 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 23,328 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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WL08 FLH 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 66.7%.

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 WL08 FLH, 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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WL08 FLH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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