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WM57 KRG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,652 mi
Last recorded91,652 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 KRG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 91,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 91,648 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 86,086 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front end of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 86,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front end of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 81,386 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens' slightly faded / discoloured

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 81,386 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens' slightly faded / discoloured

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 75,171 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 75,171 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 68,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 62,929 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 62,929 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 56,610 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 6 Jan 2018 50,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 6 Jan 2017 43,745 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n.s rear and o.s rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 43,745 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n.s rear and o.s rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 36,466 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 36,466 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 29,362 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 24,592 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 24,592 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 19,744 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)

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Slight panel damage nearside rear wing

Fail 12 Jan 2012 16,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 12 Jan 2012 16,268 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 20 Jan 2011 11,918 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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WM57 KRG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WM57 KRG, 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 WM57 KRG registered?

WM57 KRG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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