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WU58 JFJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

208,638 mi
Last recorded208,638 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 JFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 208,638 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive 60 mm in time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 208,638 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive 60 mm in time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 208,346 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users possible clutch fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 190,456 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 185,469 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 185,466 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 178,022 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 178,017 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 158,002 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 137,728 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 137,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 118,246 miles

n/s rear brake, reduced performance

smoke emissions close to limit.

Fail 24 Oct 2014 118,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear brake, reduced performance

smoke emissions close to limit.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 98,960 miles

both front tyres are ON limit.

Fail 4 Nov 2013 98,944 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres are ON limit.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 79,073 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brakes very noisy/squealing

replace front wiper blades

Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,624 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 JFJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WU58 JFJ, 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 JFJ registered?

WU58 JFJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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