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WJ58 CJE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,489 mi
Last recorded48,489 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 CJE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 48,489 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 44,559 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer hanger bracket deteriorated by corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2024 41,607 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silenser strap corroded but still safe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 37,288 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 33,904 miles

Rear silencer box support clamp corroded through and broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Fail 4 Oct 2022 33,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer box support clamp corroded through and broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Pass 6 Oct 2021 29,599 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 29,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 26,971 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 22,620 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 22,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 21,598 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 20,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Pass 4 Oct 2016 18,107 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 18,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 16,218 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 13,711 miles

Smoke test too clean to register

Pass 16 Sep 2013 11,024 miles

Smoke test too clean to register

Pass 7 Sep 2012 8,552 miles

Emmissions test too clean to register

Pass 14 Sep 2011 6,305 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 CJE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ58 CJE registered?

WJ58 CJE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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