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BJ08 WGX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,915 mi
Last recorded145,915 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 WGX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 145,915 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 139,464 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear sill to floor

Fail 10 Jul 2025 139,464 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

corrosion to nearside rear sill to floor

Pass 25 Jun 2024 132,611 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 132,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 126,312 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 121,441 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 116,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 115,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 107,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 107,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,955 miles

boot full cannot inspect

Fail 9 Apr 2018 98,926 miles

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

boot full cannot inspect

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,520 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 80,201 miles

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)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill . (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 80,196 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill . (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,529 miles

Engine noisy when reved

oil level low

Fail 22 Apr 2015 74,527 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine noisy when reved

oil level low

Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,710 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,159 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 52,154 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 42,101 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,101 miles

exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BJ08 WGX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BJ08 WGX, 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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BJ08 WGX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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