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WP08 NME

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

168,779 mi
Last recorded168,779 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 NME
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2022 168,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Light lens damage

Offside Front Inner Wing liner insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2021 157,395 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Clutch Pedal Anti Slip Rubber Pad Missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp Unit Lens Damaged No Effect On Emitted Light

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 157,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Clutch Pedal Anti Slip Rubber Pad Missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp Unit Lens Damaged No Effect On Emitted Light

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 142,833 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2020 142,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2019 131,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding on inner edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front damage to bumper

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

damage to drivers rear view mirror casing

Fail 23 Aug 2019 131,884 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding on inner edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front damage to bumper

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

damage to drivers rear view mirror casing

Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,161 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the inner shoulder 185/65R15 ()

Offside Front door mirror case partially missing

Fail 17 Aug 2018 117,161 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper tram damaged exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the inner shoulder 185/65R15 ()

Offside Front door mirror case partially missing

Pass 18 Aug 2017 101,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror casing partially missing (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 89,320 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper trim damaged leaving sharp edges (rectified) (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low rectified (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror casing partially missing (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre bald on outer edge with a nail through the outer shoulder 185/65R15 ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear foot brake slightly uneven

Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,666 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 72,666 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,532 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 32,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

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 NME is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NME, 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 NME registered?

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

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