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SJ58 WMT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,431 mi
Last recorded14,431 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 14,431 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 14,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 14,032 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both the front flexi ferrules where it joins onto the metal brake pipe. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wiper blades are slightly starting to streak on the screen. Advise replacing.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly. Advise replacing! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The rear inner sills, rear shock absorbers and the front subframe and rear axle are starting to corrode.

Fail 23 Sep 2024 14,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. And tyre is starting to crack. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both the front flexi ferrules where it joins onto the metal brake pipe. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wiper blades are slightly starting to streak on the screen. Advise replacing.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly. Advise replacing! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The rear inner sills, rear shock absorbers and the front subframe and rear axle are starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Sep 2023 13,568 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 13,104 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 12,590 miles

Spare tyre defective Badly perished and cracked ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump plug slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 12,131 miles

diffrent tyre size on rear and front

Fail 21 Sep 2020 12,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split in 2 places (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

diffrent tyre size on rear and front

Pass 2 Oct 2019 11,453 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rear box mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 11,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 10,535 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 9,332 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 8,146 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 7,309 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 6,106 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 6,106 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 4,817 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 3,662 miles

advise os/r & spare tyre signs of perishing on outer walls of tyres,

Pass 5 Sep 2011 2,472 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 WMT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WMT, 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 WMT registered?

SJ58 WMT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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