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WR08 WBF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,338 mi
Last recorded72,338 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 72,338 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2017 72,338 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,100 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 55,037 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 55,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 47,378 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust box and supporting starp corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,997 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 30,188 miles

Rear tyres cracking slightly on outer sidewall

Fail 11 Aug 2012 30,188 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres cracking slightly on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,256 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)

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 WBF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WR08 WBF, 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 WBF registered?

WR08 WBF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is WR08 WBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 WBF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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