CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN58 JXZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,230 mi
Last recorded135,230 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 JXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 135,230 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 135,230 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 126,673 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 126,673 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 117,885 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 109,286 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,558 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 98,558 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 87,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 76,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 61,503 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,135 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 47,135 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 42,704 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,653 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 30,810 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear tyres sidewalls1st stages of perrishing and splitting, efficient at time of test.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 30,810 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s and n/s front and rear tyres sidewalls1st stages of perrishing and splitting, efficient at time of test.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 25,843 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 21,080 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 17,014 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN58 JXZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN58 JXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN58 JXZ?

You can check the full history of VN58 JXZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN58 JXZ registered?

VN58 JXZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is VN58 JXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN58 JXZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN58 JXZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN58 JXZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.