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SJ58 VJE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,648 mi
Last recorded81,648 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 VJE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,648 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 81,648 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 79,687 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion around rear end

Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,829 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 73,829 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,272 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 68,272 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 62,895 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 62,893 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall perrished (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,290 miles

Rear exhaust strap is of a temporary design

Fail 21 Sep 2015 56,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust strap is of a temporary design

Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,590 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,087 miles

rear exhaust bracket has a temporary repair

Fail 30 Sep 2013 41,087 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust bracket has a temporary repair

Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,750 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount insecure but system is still supported

Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,177 miles

rear exhaust silencer mount broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 15 Sep 2011 25,164 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 VJE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SJ58 VJE, 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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SJ58 VJE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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