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BJ58 ZNC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,656 mi
Last recorded86,656 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 ZNC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 86,656 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 86,656 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 82,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 82,428 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 77,512 miles

slight corrosion to both lower sills

Fail 4 Aug 2023 77,477 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to both lower sills

Pass 28 Jul 2022 72,836 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 63,464 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 63,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,324 miles

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

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

TYRE SIZE 185-65-15

Pass 4 Nov 2019 55,467 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 49,462 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 45,065 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 39,608 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 39,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

TYRE SIZE 185-65-15

Pass 4 Nov 2015 34,430 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 28,900 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 23,986 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 16,498 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 12,222 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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BJ58 ZNC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ58 ZNC, 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 BJ58 ZNC registered?

BJ58 ZNC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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