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J18 GLO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,706 mi
Last recorded57,706 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 GLO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 57,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front subframe and suspension components corroded!

rear axle beam corroding!

Fail 18 Feb 2026 57,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front subframe and suspension components corroded!

rear axle beam corroding!

Pass 19 Feb 2025 56,918 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front outer sill corroded!

rear silencer and mounting bracket badly corroded/deteriorated!

Fail 19 Feb 2025 56,918 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front outer sill corroded!

rear silencer and mounting bracket badly corroded/deteriorated!

Pass 14 Feb 2024 55,741 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease! (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 54,589 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 53,343 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 52,354 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 51,196 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres beginning to perish between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,524 miles

Offside Front osr tyre perished between tread.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 48,580 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 48,580 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 45,631 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 42,810 miles

Rear silencer bracket part broken

Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,464 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 38,107 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 38,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 36,449 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,742 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,850 miles

N/S/R Tyre slightly perrished

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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J18 GLO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J18 GLO, 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 J18 GLO registered?

J18 GLO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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