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WV08 PYO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,099 mi
Last recorded126,099 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 PYO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 126,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 126,099 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 110,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 94,154 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 94,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 82,452 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 81,487 miles

Front both front door mirror assemblies have temporary repairs

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

Offside Front poor beam image

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

horn sounds incorrect

Pass 12 Oct 2020 79,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 79,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 76,938 miles

Offside Front door mirror has temporary repair

Offside Front worn on inner shoulder WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERN

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 73,497 miles

Clicking noise from steering rack when turning

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/R Tyre cracking slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,759 miles

Clicking noise from steering rack

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2017 69,759 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Clicking noise from steering rack

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,065 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box clamp (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,655 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,083 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 15 Apr 2013 47,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,037 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,593 miles

front brake inbalance

Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,642 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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WV08 PYO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV08 PYO, 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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WV08 PYO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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