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C1 GBJ

2008 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,238 mi
Last recorded18,238 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Jaguar Xj69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 GBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 18,238 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 18,228 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 18,217 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 16,307 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 16,298 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 16,272 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 16,217 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 16,182 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 16,172 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 16,140 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 24,142 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 19,725 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 9,554 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 7,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 11,585 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 4,924 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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C1 GBJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C1 GBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C1 GBJ registered?

C1 GBJ is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 October 2008.

Is C1 GBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 GBJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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