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WG57 JUO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,497 mi
Last recorded115,497 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 JUO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2022 115,497 miles

Emissions not tested injector seals leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill - front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 111,224 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 Sep 2021 111,150 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit of 1.8 test result of 3.02 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 107,604 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box and support bracket heavily corroded.

Offside front door check strap inoperative.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 102,860 miles

Central Rear Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 102,852 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Central Rear Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 99,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases #1 injector (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 99,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases #1 injector (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 95,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 89,428 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 89,442 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 76,746 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,746 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,524 miles

front exhaust heat shield loose

front n/s fog light lense cracked

temp. repair to rear exhaust hanger

Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,232 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 50,917 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 41,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from nsr wheel

Pass 31 Dec 2010 31,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WG57 JUO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG57 JUO, 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 WG57 JUO registered?

WG57 JUO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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