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WF58 OTJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,950 mi
Last recorded49,950 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 OTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 49,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and hanger corroded slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded spring mount (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage area of pipe and pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded spring mount (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 48,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded spring mount (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component area of pipe and pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded spring mount (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and hanger corroded slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

muddy test

Fail 25 Nov 2024 48,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple splits to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded spring mount (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component area of pipe and pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded spring mount (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and hanger corroded slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

muddy test

Pass 28 Nov 2023 46,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 185-65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 46,654 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 185-65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 44,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185-65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 44,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185-65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 43,124 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 40,730 miles

Front both front shock absorber upper mounts have slight play

Fail 27 Nov 2020 40,728 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all not fitted where tow bar is present (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front shock absorber upper mounts have slight play

Pass 27 May 2019 36,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm/bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer support strap broken

Fail 27 May 2019 36,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm/bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer support strap broken

Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,288 miles

front tyres worn low on tread on outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2017 30,616 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 26,278 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 26,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,892 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,295 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 16,238 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 14,190 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 12,106 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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WF58 OTJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 WF58 OTJ, 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 WF58 OTJ registered?

WF58 OTJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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