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SJ08 WFS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,083 mi
Last recorded157,083 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 WFS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 157,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undersealed underbody

Pass 24 Sep 2025 145,085 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 5 Feb 2024 139,626 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion on chassis, brakes and suspension components

Pass 13 Jan 2023 138,554 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded,brake pipe flexi joint corroded.

Fail 13 Jan 2023 138,554 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded,brake pipe flexi joint corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2022 137,197 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 136,000 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 136,000 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 134,433 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 134,433 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 124,996 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 113,879 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 103,825 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,053 miles

front tyres starting to scrub off on inside edge

slight play in front wishbone bushes

Pass 27 May 2014 61,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2014 61,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,086 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both side dipped beam image in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,720 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,353 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 18,106 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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SJ08 WFS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 SJ08 WFS, 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 SJ08 WFS registered?

SJ08 WFS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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