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WF08 FXJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,899 mi
Last recorded110,899 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 FXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 110,899 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 109,944 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 109,944 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 100,323 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 96,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside sill showing signs of corrosions

Pass 1 Apr 2022 90,343 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear P bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2021 85,762 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,445 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 79,815 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 73,702 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,159 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 58,785 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 51,221 miles

Existing temporary repair in place on rear exhaust hanger. Passed on merits of repair.

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,221 miles

Existing temporary repair in place on rear exhaust hanger. Passed on merits of repair.

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,743 miles

rear silencer strap snapped, temporary repaired

Fail 14 Mar 2013 31,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,655 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,705 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,647 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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WF08 FXJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WF08 FXJ, 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 WF08 FXJ registered?

WF08 FXJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WF08 FXJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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