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AU58 WPJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,082 mi
Last recorded158,082 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 WPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 158,082 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 149,735 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 149,735 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 141,206 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills lightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 133,242 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s greased (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped/cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 119,141 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 119,141 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 112,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 96,999 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 86,143 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 78,548 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 78,512 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,302 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 63,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 46,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,337 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,066 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 35,066 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AU58 WPJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AU58 WPJ, 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 AU58 WPJ registered?

AU58 WPJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AU58 WPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 WPJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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