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WJ58 NHV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,762 mi
Last recorded121,762 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 NHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 121,762 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush worn / perished both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside both sides (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 121,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn to 2mm (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush worn / perished both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside both sides (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 106,454 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake / lower effort nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen stone chip nearside

Fail 2 Oct 2023 106,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded amber bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x lamps inop' .... (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excess inner wear 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake / lower effort nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen stone chip nearside

Pass 3 Oct 2022 90,492 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside.... (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 90,474 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside insecure ............... (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside.... (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 71,373 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn..185/65/15.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn.. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect nearside gearbox drive shaft oil seal area... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside area.... (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 71,217 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced as above...... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded / holed....... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer at top area.... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn..185/65/15.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn.. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect nearside gearbox drive shaft oil seal area... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside area.... (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,644 miles

Windscreen slight damage nearside area....

Fail 8 Oct 2020 60,618 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing from nearside inner gaiter.... (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen slight damage nearside area....

Pass 12 Oct 2019 49,526 miles

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 46,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 46,956 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 41,779 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,188 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 9 Sep 2014 34,188 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,646 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,646 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 17,679 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 NHV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WJ58 NHV, 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 NHV registered?

WJ58 NHV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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