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WP08 NLC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,636 mi
Last recorded93,636 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 NLC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,636 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. footbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 93,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. footbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 87,457 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,455 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,824 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 72,824 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,232 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 61,232 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 52,540 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 52,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,153 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 42,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,992 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 31,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WP08 NLC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WP08 NLC, 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 WP08 NLC registered?

WP08 NLC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is WP08 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 NLC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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