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HJ58 JYW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,537 mi
Last recorded106,537 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 JYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 106,537 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 106,537 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 98,831 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 89,458 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 89,458 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 81,779 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 75,152 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 185/65/15 88 H

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both edges & low on tread 3mm

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Jun 2020 75,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 185/65/15 88 H

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both edges & low on tread 3mm

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 72,007 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges 185/65/15 H

Spare tyre defective low on tread (2mm) & worn on inner edge ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 71,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction first used on or after 1 July 2003 (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges 185/65/15 H

Spare tyre defective low on tread (2mm) & worn on inner edge ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,991 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 64,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 57,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 57,393 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,233 miles

Rear exhaust silencer supporting bkt broken but adequately supported

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,371 miles

engine covers fitted

rear silencer strap snapped

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wall cracking by tread pattern

Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,085 miles

offside rear tyre slight cracking to tread

Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,787 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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HJ58 JYW 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 70%.

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 HJ58 JYW, 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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HJ58 JYW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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