2008 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · WR08 LUO
2008 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 155,659 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR08 LUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 155,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR08 LUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Citroen Xsara (WR08 LUO) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
WR08 LUO Mileage History
- 06/07/2023130,016 mi
- 27/06/2024138,193 mi+8,177 mi
- 03/07/2024138,198 mi+5 mi
- 04/07/2025155,659 mi+17,461 mi
- 04/07/2025155,659 mi
Average of roughly 12,841 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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