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WN08 PFV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,093 mi
Last recorded103,093 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 PFV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 103,093 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 94,773 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 94,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 94,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 93,540 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 92,038 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 90,306 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 87,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 87,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 84,017 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 84,017 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,740 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 79,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 74,943 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 74,943 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,716 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,563 miles

rear tyre sidewalls perished & cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2015 59,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyre sidewalls perished & cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,768 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,782 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight wear in wipers

spare tyre worn

Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,221 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 35,221 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 27,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 27,103 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 PFV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red 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 PFV, 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 PFV registered?

WN08 PFV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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