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LJ58 LJZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,727 mi
Last recorded102,727 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 LJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 102,727 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 99,597 miles

Front unable to clearly see inner brake pads

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer securing clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2025 99,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front unable to clearly see inner brake pads

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer securing clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear signs of corrosion

Pass 11 May 2024 95,566 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 95,566 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 91,942 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 91,413 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2021 90,392 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2020 89,525 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 89,525 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

aux belt slightly damage

both front tyres wear inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2019 84,805 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 75,904 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 18 May 2018 75,764 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 11 May 2017 65,574 miles

BOTH rear tyre valves cracked

Item removed from screen prior to test

OSF tyre 1.6mm , NSR tyre 3mm

Rear exh box hanger broken but is secure

Slight play NSF track rod end

Pass 5 May 2016 55,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly split

slight brake fluctuation on all brakes

Pass 20 May 2015 46,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both lower arm inner rear bushs are slightly deteriorated

slight fluctuation from both front and nearside rear brakes

Pass 22 May 2014 37,067 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 27,017 miles

Front pads and discs required next service.

Slight cut in outer wall of NSR tyre.

Pass 29 May 2012 17,340 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 15,730 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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LJ58 LJZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol 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 LJ58 LJZ, 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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LJ58 LJZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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