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WN08 LHG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,261 mi
Last recorded104,261 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 LHG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 104,261 miles

Central Exhaust heatshield loose on exhaust

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 98,180 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2025 98,179 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached light unit insecure (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 91,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever close to end of travel

Pass 12 May 2023 85,621 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 85,523 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both N/S and O/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 80,128 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 80,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 75,186 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2021 75,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 70,125 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 64,880 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 64,880 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 69% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Sign of dampness on off side rear brake back plate (drum area)

Pass 14 May 2018 59,202 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 53,855 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 49,204 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 44,674 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 39,398 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 34,230 miles

n/s/f slight brake bind

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 May 2012 28,647 miles

n/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 16 Apr 2011 23,253 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 17,729 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 26 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 LHG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHG, 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 LHG registered?

WN08 LHG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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