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WR08 NCV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,224 mi
Last recorded107,224 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 NCV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 107,224 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 107,222 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to rear exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 98,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 87,736 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 77,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 67,432 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 67,432 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 58,339 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 58,339 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 52,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2019 45,998 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 37,511 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer didewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 30,707 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 25,871 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread

Rear both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 8 May 2015 22,254 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 19,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,517 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 13,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2011 10,555 miles

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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WR08 NCV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NCV, 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 NCV registered?

WR08 NCV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is WR08 NCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 NCV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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