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WU08 LJA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,667 mi
Last recorded94,667 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 LJA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2025 94,667 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt loose ()

Pass 20 Jun 2024 88,584 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 88,583 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 84,087 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear-most bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 84,087 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear-most bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 75,520 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 75,517 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 72,791 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside front outer sill excessively corroded

Nearside washer jet has poor output

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside front outer sill excessively corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2020 72,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside front outer sill excessively corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside front outer sill excessively corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 69,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside of vehicle damaged

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 69,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside of vehicle damaged

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 66,943 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 66,943 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 62,753 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracked.

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 57,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracked.

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,474 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 52,200 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,834 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 44,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,057 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,744 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 21,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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WU08 LJA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WU08 LJA, 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 WU08 LJA registered?

WU08 LJA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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