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EML does not light
Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
corrosion to offside rear sill (non structural)
headlamp lenses deteriorated
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
EML does not light
Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
corrosion to offside rear sill (non structural)
headlamp lenses deteriorated
EM and air bag light not illuminating
Offside Front slight play on inner steering arm
slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
EML does not illuminate
front to rear brake pipes corroded
headlamp lenses faded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
EML does not illuminate
front to rear brake pipes corroded
headlamp lenses faded
Nearside Front Outer sill has some corrosion just outside prescribed area
headlamp lenses deteriorated
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer sill has some corrosion just outside prescribed area
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
headlamp lenses deteriorated
EML mot illuminating
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
headlamp lenses deteriorated
manual engine temp taken
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
EML mot illuminating
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
headlamp lenses deteriorated
manual engine temp taken
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to both outer sills, and previous repairs
nail in nearside rear
EML lit
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
EM light lit
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
corrosion and holing to front of both lower sills
slight play in offside steering arm
slight play in offside front steering arm
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres close to limit
offside sill slightly weakened
slight buckling felt on offside forward most sill
slight play in offside steering
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
very slight play in offside steering arm
very slight play in offside steering arm
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake discs in poor condition
small chip in windsreen
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front brake discs in poor condition
small chip in windsreen
rear centre seat taken out
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
n/s/r tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm
no rear seats at time of test
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
no rear seats at time of test
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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258 ELF is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 2004 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 74,411 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 258 ELF, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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258 ELF is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 February 2004.
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