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WJ08 EJE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,358 mi
Last recorded144,358 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 EJE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 144,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 139,821 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 139,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 132,958 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 123,382 miles

Nearside Rear has a nail in the tread

Nearside Rear has a small cut not reaching to the cords

Pass 8 Jun 2015 113,111 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 113,111 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 97,379 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 97,379 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 81,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,311 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 66,311 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 50,234 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 EJE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WJ08 EJE, 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 EJE registered?

WJ08 EJE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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