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WR08 ZYX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,255 mi
Last recorded103,255 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 ZYX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 103,255 miles

rear most exhust support poor

Fail 2 Mar 2018 103,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear most exhust support poor

Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,957 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 80,829 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 79,559 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 79,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 62,651 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 57,612 miles

Adviserearexhaust box strap broken, box still supported ok

Fail 20 May 2013 48,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear silencer support strap broken but system still supported

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 May 2013 48,192 miles

Rear silencer support strap broken but system still supported

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 May 2012 39,467 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,589 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 ZYX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

WR08 ZYX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is WR08 ZYX safe to buy?

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