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WN08 XOG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,736 mi
Last recorded105,736 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 XOG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 105,736 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 103,271 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 97,700 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill soft and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering oil weap from steering rack area

Fail 2 Feb 2023 97,697 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill soft and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering oil weap from steering rack area

Pass 2 Feb 2022 90,733 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 90,714 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,206 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 81,430 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 81,430 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,160 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 76,160 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 69,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 69,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 62,881 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,189 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 48,708 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 37,800 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,133 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres perished

Front tyres getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,393 miles

Rear silencer mounting strap broken but still supporting exhaust

Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,971 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 XOG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOG, 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 XOG registered?

WN08 XOG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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