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SJ58 VJX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,525 mi
Last recorded68,525 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 68,525 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 67,923 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,631 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 65,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,613 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 61,613 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,292 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,173 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 46,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,157 miles

backbox support strap has began to deteriorate

Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,820 miles

All four tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,051 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,999 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 VJX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

SJ58 VJX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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The MOT history for SJ58 VJX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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