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RJ58 YJF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,047 mi
Last recorded111,047 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 YJF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 111,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 108,971 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 101,465 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 99,455 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 97,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 97,857 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 96,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 93,370 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 93,370 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 83,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 83,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 75,139 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 75,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,248 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 66,248 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 59,517 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 59,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 49,945 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 37,472 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system corroded

both rear tyres age cracking due to age off tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2013 37,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust system corroded

both rear tyres age cracking due to age off tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,068 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front,nearside rear,off side rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2011 16,754 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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RJ58 YJF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RJ58 YJF, 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 RJ58 YJF registered?

RJ58 YJF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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