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WJ08 UJG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,436 mi
Last recorded133,436 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 UJG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 133,436 miles

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Oil leak Engine area ()

Oil level 1/2 way

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension bump stops damaged and perished

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres on 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 133,436 miles

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Oil level 1/2 way

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension bump stops damaged and perished

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres on 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 120,014 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Hand brake lever travel long, adjustment / maintance required.

Hand brake performance low, 18%.

Rear brake ferules corroding

Fail 26 Jul 2016 120,014 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Hand brake lever travel long, adjustment / maintance required.

Hand brake performance low, 18%.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake ferules corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2015 102,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air box insecure.

rear brake flexi ferrals corroding.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 89,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 74,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brake discs corroded

spare tyre heavily perished

Fail 1 Jul 2013 74,558 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brake discs corroded

spare tyre heavily perished

Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,467 miles

Bracket around rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,198 miles

n/side rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Jul 2011 52,198 miles

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

n/side rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,124 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 UJG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WJ08 UJG, 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 UJG registered?

WJ08 UJG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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