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SJ58 UCT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,667 mi
Last recorded76,667 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 UCT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 76,667 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 66,253 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,556 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 53,013 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,194 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 34,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust outer skin loose

Fail 16 Jul 2015 34,650 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust outer skin loose

Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,520 miles

rear back exhaust box hanger snapped

Fail 12 Jul 2014 27,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r inner tyre treads cracked

rear back exhaust box hanger snapped

Pass 17 Jul 2013 21,068 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 13,995 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 11,140 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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SJ58 UCT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ58 UCT, 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 SJ58 UCT registered?

SJ58 UCT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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The MOT history for SJ58 UCT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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