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MJ58 LUP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,799 mi
Last recorded102,799 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 LUP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 102,799 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 102,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 99,728 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 99,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 95,354 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 90,440 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 82,456 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 74,913 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 74,913 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 70,961 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 66,516 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 59,779 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 53,385 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 48,013 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 48,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 42,752 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,300 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 27,918 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 19,616 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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MJ58 LUP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJ58 LUP, 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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MJ58 LUP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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