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WR08 NBY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,619 mi
Last recorded92,619 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 NBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 92,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 75,223 miles

Boot lid slightly loose tail gate loose on latch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing towards outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oil around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 75,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Boot lid slightly loose tail gate loose on latch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing towards outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oil around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 54,909 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 54,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 43,430 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 43,429 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded with in 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 41,741 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 38,112 miles

Rear Exhaust box bracket corroded but still supported

Pass 18 Apr 2018 34,835 miles

Exhaust Rear Silencer Deteriorated.( Corroded)

Offside Front Tyre Starting To Crack And perish between The Tread.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,671 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 29,267 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,213 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2014 22,608 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,012 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 19,012 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 15,312 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 15,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 11,335 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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WR08 NBY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WR08 NBY, 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 WR08 NBY registered?

WR08 NBY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is WR08 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 NBY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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