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WJ58 LXM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,719 mi
Last recorded98,719 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 LXM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 98,719 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 98,719 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 97,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure lamp unit/cracked (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside side repeater lamp missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 97,155 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure lamp unit/cracked (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside side repeater lamp missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 95,714 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Nearside side repeater lamp lens missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

centre silencer deteriorated

power steering noisy in operation

Fail 5 Aug 2024 95,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Nearside side repeater lamp lens missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

centre silencer deteriorated

power steering noisy in operation

Pass 15 Aug 2023 94,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight lag in operation on service brake

Nearside Rear lamp lens slight damage

centre silencer deteriorating

power steering noisy in operation

Fail 15 Aug 2023 94,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight lag in operation on service brake

Nearside Rear lamp lens slight damage

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

centre silencer deteriorating

power steering noisy in operation

Pass 30 Aug 2022 92,673 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 92,673 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 90,794 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 88,237 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 87,137 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 87,137 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 472 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,422 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking exhaust gasses.

Exhaust mounting defective Welded mount on front of exhaust pipe corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2018 81,421 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Sep 2017 77,823 miles

Both nearside tyres perished on sidewalls

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Near rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Sep 2017 77,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst cracked (7.1.2)

Both nearside tyres perished on sidewalls

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Near rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Sep 2016 71,561 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 71,561 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,471 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f wheel slight binding

Fail 28 Aug 2014 59,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f wheel slight binding

Pass 13 Sep 2013 52,884 miles

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

nearside front brake slight binding

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,104 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,998 miles

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

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 LXM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

WJ58 LXM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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