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WU08 LJO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,896 mi
Last recorded58,896 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 LJO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,896 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component O/S RACK BOOT (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,899 miles

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

Rear exhaust box baffles broken up

Pass 26 Sep 2019 44,504 miles

Centre to rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 44,504 miles

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

Centre to rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 38,196 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 29 Mar 2018 31,491 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,963 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,832 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre badly perished/cracked

nearside rear tyre badly perished/cracked

offside front tyre badly perished/cracked

offside rear tyre badly perished/cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 16,295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,279 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 9,679 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 LJO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WU08 LJO, 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 LJO registered?

WU08 LJO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is WU08 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 LJO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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