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WM08 HJU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,450 mi
Last recorded52,450 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 HJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 52,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,340 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 47,340 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,689 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Aug 2014 26,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Aug 2013 30,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2013 30,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,074 miles

Advise front wiper blades worn

Advise rear brakes noisey

Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,661 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 HJU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WM08 HJU?

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What year was WM08 HJU registered?

WM08 HJU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is WM08 HJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM08 HJU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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