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WN08 LHC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,367 mi
Last recorded90,367 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 LHC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 90,367 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 90,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 2x (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 89,921 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,624 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Exhaust mounting defective Middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring contacting body when turning steering.

Offside Front Coil spring contacting body when turning steering.

Fail 5 Aug 2024 81,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Exhaust mounting defective Middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring contacting body when turning steering.

Offside Front Coil spring contacting body when turning steering.

Pass 10 Aug 2023 74,410 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 74,410 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear brakes are noisey

Fail 17 Aug 2022 66,829 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread cut (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear brakes are noisey

Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,734 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 59,731 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 52,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe into rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage into rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 43,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre edge wearing slightly

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage into rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,700 miles

Front both sides front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,174 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 26,173 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 24,356 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 22,192 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 19,752 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 19,752 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking / perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2013 17,121 miles

ADVISE, all 4 tyres perishing & cracking.

ADVISE, unable to check condition of front brake pads due to wheel & trim type fitted.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 13,640 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 10,470 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 LHC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown 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 WN08 LHC, 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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WN08 LHC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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