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WN08 EGF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,467 mi
Last recorded75,467 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 EGF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 75,467 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 75,462 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 74,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 74,954 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 73,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 73,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 71,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manifold heat shield slightly loose

Nearside Front 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))

Turbo pipe insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2023 71,694 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manifold heat shield slightly loose

Nearside Front 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))

Turbo pipe insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2022 69,460 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 69,430 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 66,622 miles

Turbo heat shield slightly loose

Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,405 miles

Exhaust manifold/turbo heat shield loose

Nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2020 65,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust manifold/turbo heat shield loose

Nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2019 61,316 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 61,313 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,927 miles

Rear back box wrap around strap broken (however exhaust still supported)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,082 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,649 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,457 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 45,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,852 miles

Back box strap broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads not visible

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,755 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,588 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,742 miles

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

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

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

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 EGF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WN08 EGF, 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 WN08 EGF registered?

WN08 EGF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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