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WJ58 CGO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,253 mi
Last recorded57,253 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 CGO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 57,253 miles

offside outer sill slightly corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2026 57,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside outer sill slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2025 52,223 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 46,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front body sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 38,964 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 32,170 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 25,790 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 25,790 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 25,253 miles

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

Rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 24 Aug 2020 25,253 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Items hanging on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 20 Aug 2019 23,649 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 21,783 miles

Unable to check rear seats

Pass 17 Aug 2017 19,679 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,419 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 17,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,639 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 13,645 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 11,983 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 10,257 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,592 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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WJ58 CGO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol 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 WJ58 CGO, 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 WJ58 CGO registered?

WJ58 CGO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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