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WM57 JZO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,441 mi
Last recorded77,441 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 JZO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 77,441 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer & baffle loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 77,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer & baffle loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 75,245 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 72,927 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,563 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 69,563 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 64,993 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

Fail 31 Jan 2022 64,992 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2021 61,354 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 59,626 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 55,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 51,292 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear tyre signs of perishing

Fail 24 Jan 2018 51,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear tyre signs of perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2017 47,310 miles

Nearside Rear tyre signs of perishing

Rear exhaust mount deteriated

Fail 23 Jan 2017 47,310 miles

Nearside Rear tyre signs of perishing

Rear exhaust mount deteriated

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,001 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 39,973 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 34,380 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 34,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 29,521 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 24,707 miles

Front Disc's worn.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 19,308 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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WM57 JZO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WM57 JZO, 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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WM57 JZO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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