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MJ08 WVX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,615 mi
Last recorded134,615 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 WVX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 134,615 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 134,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 130,616 miles

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

corrosion forming n/s/f sill

slight damage both rear sills

Pass 3 Sep 2020 128,927 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

damage to n/s/r and o/s/r sills

Fail 28 Aug 2020 128,900 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

damage to n/s/r and o/s/r sills

Pass 15 Mar 2018 123,189 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear 1856515 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear vehicle sill damaged

Offside Rear vehicle sill damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2017 116,796 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm ,rear bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

slight damage o/s/r and n/s/r sills

Fail 16 Mar 2017 116,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished/out of shape/split showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm ,rear bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

slight damage o/s/r and n/s/r sills

Pass 19 Feb 2016 107,379 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 98,066 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 87,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box mount corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 78,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2012 78,493 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 51,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MJ08 WVX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ08 WVX, 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 MJ08 WVX registered?

MJ08 WVX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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