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WV08 YRD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,540 mi
Last recorded128,540 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 YRD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 128,540 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 128,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. different size (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 122,451 miles

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

underneath of vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Sep 2022 120,555 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 120,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights on side lights go off (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light flashing when hazards are on (4.3.3 (b))

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

No Reversing lights

Pass 31 Aug 2021 114,098 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 114,098 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 104,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 104,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working /stop light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 99,930 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 99,930 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,010 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 82,763 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,318 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,192 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 59,192 miles

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

Front wipers worn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,535 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 49,535 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,794 miles

exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded and snapped but system is still secure

Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,395 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 YRD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRD, 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 YRD registered?

WV08 YRD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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