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WN08 WOD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,526 mi
Last recorded146,526 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 WOD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 146,526 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 134,018 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 133,585 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 118,592 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 118,587 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 97,470 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 97,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 79,120 miles

rear exhaust corroded

vehicle has stonechip in windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2021 64,230 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

small stonechip in windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2020 58,051 miles

osf power steering components damp residue

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,445 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front steering rack and pipes damp oily residue

brake fluid below max

Pass 17 Mar 2018 36,073 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 24,419 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,718 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished in side wall

Rear silencer strap corroded through

Pass 31 Mar 2015 16,032 miles

N/S/R TYRE VERY PERISHED

REAR SILENCER STRAP VERY CORRODED

Fail 31 Mar 2015 16,032 miles

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

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

N/S/R TYRE VERY PERISHED

REAR SILENCER STRAP VERY CORRODED

Pass 7 Apr 2014 13,448 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 11,874 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 9,753 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 7,621 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 WOD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WOD, 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 WOD registered?

WN08 WOD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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