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AJ58 JYX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,179 mi
Last recorded70,179 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 JYX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 70,179 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 69,303 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 69,289 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 68,345 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 67,939 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 66,851 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 64,643 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 61,831 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2019 57,854 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,437 miles

Rear offside and nearside tyres have deep splits in the inner sidewalls

Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,249 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,277 miles

Rear tyres are cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2016 44,272 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is cracked

Rear tyres are cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 31,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,400 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 26,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,520 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

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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AJ58 JYX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ58 JYX, 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 AJ58 JYX registered?

AJ58 JYX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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The MOT history for AJ58 JYX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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