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WM08 HJJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,948 mi
Last recorded120,948 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 HJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 120,948 miles

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

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

Parking brake has slight travel.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 110,379 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 110,379 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 100,844 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,084 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 94,084 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack/sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 87,043 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,351 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 79,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 69,641 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre bald on edges(raised tread

offside front tyre bald on inner edge(raised tread

Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,289 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,559 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 34,611 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 34,611 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,379 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Aug 2012 27,379 miles

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

All tyres perished

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,441 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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WM08 HJJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WM08 HJJ, 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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WM08 HJJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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