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WJ08 HFP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,838 mi
Last recorded136,838 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 136,838 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside drive-shaft gearbox oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 136,838 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside drive-shaft gearbox oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 132,293 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 132,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 123,338 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2024 123,219 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2023 112,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 105,259 miles

Offside Front corrosion starting in sill

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 105,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front corrosion starting in sill

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 98,444 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 98,442 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 91,825 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 85,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,744 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 73,433 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 64,560 miles

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2015 54,603 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,163 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 33,625 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge and offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,366 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

rear exhaust bracket deteriating

Fail 10 Feb 2011 21,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 21,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HFP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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