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WJ08 UHD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,866 mi
Last recorded49,866 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 UHD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 49,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spring rubbing inner upper wing when suspensiobn hanging

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken wired in place (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf , osf,nsr,osr slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 49,681 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf,osf,nsr,osr deteriorated slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf coil rubs inner wing when hanging

Pass 2 Apr 2024 49,102 miles

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

wet muddy test

Pass 7 Apr 2023 48,531 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf, osf, nsr, osr tyres perished. nsf worse (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nsf coil spring touching inner wing when suspension hanging , witness mark on inner wing

Pass 8 Apr 2022 48,213 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring top covered with plastic cover full inspection not possible , coil has left witness marks on inner wing

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 47,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 47,160 miles

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 46,712 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 46,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 43,635 miles

temporary repair to rear silencer mounting bracket

Pass 28 Feb 2018 40,644 miles

rear exhaust/ mountings deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2018 40,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust/ mountings deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,880 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 37,880 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185-65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2016 34,708 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,934 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,550 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 25,550 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 20,208 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 16,399 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,901 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 UHD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UHD, 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 UHD registered?

WJ08 UHD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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