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WN08 XNT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,387 mi
Last recorded145,387 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 XNT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 145,387 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 145,387 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 136,567 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 136,339 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 125,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jul 2021 125,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 116,148 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 116,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 109,120 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 96,409 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 28 Jul 2017 83,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 83,801 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,151 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 71,151 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working o/s n/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 59,159 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 46,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,089 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,219 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,141 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 XNT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XNT, 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 XNT registered?

WN08 XNT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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