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WU08 KHP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

79,162 mi
Last recorded79,162 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 KHP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2024 79,162 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 78,438 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around pressure sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 75,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing - recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around pressure sensor area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 75,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing - recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around pressure sensor area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 70,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly obscured

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 69,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close and HEAVY edge wear, near to exposing cords, also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust strap/bracket poor condition

Spare tyre defective heavy perishing ()

Fail 26 Feb 2020 69,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation severe lagging, parking brake performance also effected (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close and HEAVY edge wear, near to exposing cords, also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust strap/bracket poor condition

Spare tyre defective heavy perishing ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,987 miles

All four tyres deteriorating

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage switch (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

various body damage

Fail 26 Feb 2019 67,987 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

All four tyres deteriorating

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage switch (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

various body damage

Pass 21 Feb 2018 65,288 miles

Front wipers worn but clean enough to pas the test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 62,894 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 62,894 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,539 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 60,780 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 51,628 miles

front wipers clearing but smearing

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 51,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers clearing but smearing

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 42,010 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 42,010 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,906 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 31,906 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,534 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 KHP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KHP, 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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WU08 KHP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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