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WU58 NGZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,304 mi
Last recorded107,304 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 NGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 107,304 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward section of outer sill corroded slightly (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of offside outer sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage on nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 107,122 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Silencer mounting strap corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Forward section of outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning Fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram leaking Offside (2.1.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward section of outer sill corroded slightly (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of offside outer sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre worn heavily on shoulders, advise replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage on nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 95,453 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight stone chip damage in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 95,453 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working New bulb fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight stone chip damage in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 88,737 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear three seat belts are slow to retract

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 88,739 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 85,828 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,830 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 71,829 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 61,903 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch loose

service over due

Fail 30 Jan 2018 61,903 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front inner wheel arch loose

service over due

Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 58,849 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,777 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 50,776 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,037 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,867 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,340 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,844 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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WU58 NGZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WU58 NGZ, 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 WU58 NGZ registered?

WU58 NGZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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