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WV08 HBL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,108 mi
Last recorded104,108 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 HBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 104,108 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 93,647 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 86,733 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 86,733 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 77,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads look low but difficult to assess (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 14 May 2018 77,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads look low but difficult to assess (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet was blocked (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 67,587 miles

Rear silencer support strap almost corroded through. Advise replacement.

Pass 4 May 2016 56,100 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 56,100 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,617 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 46,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,594 miles

Offside rear tyre deteriorated and starting to crack, advise replacement.

Pass 1 May 2013 32,497 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 26,382 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres presenting slight radial cracking to outer walls.

Nearside wiper blade is smearing screen slightly.

Fail 1 May 2012 26,382 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres presenting slight radial cracking to outer walls.

Nearside wiper blade is smearing screen slightly.

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

Pass 6 May 2011 21,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,909 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)

Rear Wiper Split

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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WV08 HBL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WV08 HBL, 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 WV08 HBL registered?

WV08 HBL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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