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WU08 HPX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,766 mi
Last recorded124,766 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 HPX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 124,766 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2025 124,766 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 123,835 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Both sides - Pick up Rings (1.6 (c))

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

Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded/undersealed

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 122,684 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 121,380 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 119,330 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 117,520 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 115,143 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 109,170 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 109,076 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 100,597 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 100,597 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 95,312 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 95,312 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 85,727 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 85,727 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 75,961 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brakes grinding

Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,961 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes grinding

Pass 29 Mar 2013 63,615 miles

o/s/rear tyre persing

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,555 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,328 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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WU08 HPX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU08 HPX, 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 WU08 HPX registered?

WU08 HPX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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