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WU58 WLB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,723 mi
Last recorded118,723 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 WLB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 118,723 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F & O/S/F - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 118,723 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill: Passenger front seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F & O/S/F - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 110,119 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated with Poor Beam Image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre Starting to Crack

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 110,117 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts Inners Near Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated with Poor Beam Image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre Starting to Crack

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 102,242 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 102,242 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bdly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 95,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 95,000 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 84,061 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 84,061 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 78,127 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 78,127 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 71,780 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,506 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on edges

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2018 64,506 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on edges

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,944 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 52,499 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,631 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 37,283 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,390 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 31,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 25,503 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)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 25,503 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 18,624 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 WLB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WLB, 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 WLB registered?

WU58 WLB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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