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258 ELF

2004 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

244,658 mi
Last recorded244,658 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration258 ELF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 244,658 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 244,450 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 239,307 miles

EM and air bag light not illuminating

Offside Front slight play on inner steering arm

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2024 234,666 miles

EML does not illuminate

front to rear brake pipes corroded

headlamp lenses faded

Fail 15 Jan 2024 234,626 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2023 230,135 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill has some corrosion just outside prescribed area

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2023 230,097 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 225,346 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 225,340 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 221,810 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 215,766 miles

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))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 205,251 miles

EM light lit

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 195,315 miles

corrosion and holing to front of both lower sills

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 30 Dec 2016 180,202 miles

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 31 Dec 2015 169,759 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres close to limit

offside sill slightly weakened

Pass 7 Jan 2015 163,665 miles

slight buckling felt on offside forward most sill

slight play in offside steering

Fail 25 Jan 2014 158,207 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 158,207 miles

very slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 25 Jan 2013 146,693 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 136,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 133,222 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

small chip in windsreen

Fail 18 Jan 2011 133,222 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 116,740 miles

rear centre seat taken out

Fail 26 Jan 2010 116,708 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 99,470 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 15 Jan 2009 99,470 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 84,385 miles

no rear seats at time of test

Fail 20 Feb 2008 84,385 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 64,036 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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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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