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WN08 CNV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,690 mi
Last recorded65,690 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 CNV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 65,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 64,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (9 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (11 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing ( 9 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 62,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 60,050 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 58,010 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 58,010 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Won't release under load (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 55,921 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Hose inside wheel arch wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 55,921 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Hose inside wheel arch wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Won't release under load (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 54,872 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 51,729 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Seidewall crazing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Old tax disk and stickers ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 51,729 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Seidewall crazing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Old tax disk and stickers ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,517 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,989 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 42,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,361 miles

Centre stop light disconnected at time of test

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 38,361 miles

Centre stop light disconnected at time of test

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,898 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 33,892 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to perrish

offside rear tyre side wall starting to perrish

Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,468 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 24,462 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 20,456 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 16,251 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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WN08 CNV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WN08 CNV, 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

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What year was WN08 CNV registered?

WN08 CNV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is WN08 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN08 CNV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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