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WU58 JAO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,034 mi
Last recorded136,034 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 JAO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 136,034 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 120,105 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 116,136 miles

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

advise turbo heat shild lose

Fail 17 Sep 2019 116,077 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 8.6 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

advise o/s/ hand brake effort low

advise turbo heat shild lose

Pass 14 Sep 2018 108,700 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 101,413 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 101,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Sep 2016 91,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 91,851 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum leaking brake fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,736 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 83,736 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,123 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,418 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,349 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,652 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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WU58 JAO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WU58 JAO, 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 WU58 JAO registered?

WU58 JAO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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