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WR08 OTS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,020 mi
Last recorded90,020 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 OTS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 90,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 90,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 78,677 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 69,709 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 57,135 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 46,145 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 46,145 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,287 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 40,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,246 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 26,508 miles

Back box bracket poor condition

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,052 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,251 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 OTS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OTS, 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 OTS registered?

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

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The MOT history for WR08 OTS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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