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WJ08 EHT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,427 mi
Last recorded120,427 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 EHT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 120,427 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 113,051 miles

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

o/s front fog light damaged

o/s front sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2025 113,051 miles

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

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

o/s front fog light damaged

o/s front sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2024 99,905 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 80,680 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 63,201 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 50,954 miles

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 11 Mar 2020 42,495 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,447 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,282 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,262 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Silencer strap rotted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,338 miles

CRACKS IN BOTH REAR TYRE WALLS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 32,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

CRACKS IN BOTH REAR TYRE WALLS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 29,687 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,687 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,437 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,779 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 18,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,146 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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WJ08 EHT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ08 EHT, 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 WJ08 EHT registered?

WJ08 EHT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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