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WJ58 CMZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,285 mi
Last recorded73,285 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 CMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 73,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 73,204 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 64,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer edge of nearside & offside front inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp lens deteriorated, beam image quality slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn audible sound slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer strap corroded/snapped, with temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes at steering rack seeping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear passenger seats removed ()

Pass 19 Sep 2023 55,966 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 9 Sep 2022 45,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 37,308 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 34,953 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 29,655 miles

Rear Exhaust Strap Broken but not affecting the security of the Exhaust

Pass 4 Sep 2018 27,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Strap broken, exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 27,510 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Strap broken, exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 25,075 miles

Rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 8 Sep 2017 25,067 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,125 miles

rear exhaust strap/support broken, exhaust system secure

Fail 7 Sep 2016 21,878 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

rear exhaust strap/support broken, exhaust system secure

Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,122 miles

rear exhaust strap/bracket broken, exhaust system not insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2015 20,122 miles

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

rear exhaust strap/bracket broken, exhaust system not insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

Fail 4 Sep 2014 17,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

Pass 5 Sep 2013 15,466 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly lipped

front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 5 Sep 2012 13,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 10,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CMZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ58 CMZ, 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 CMZ registered?

WJ58 CMZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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