CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE58 DUY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,896 mi
Last recorded163,896 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 DUY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2019 163,896 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in mounting areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in mounting areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears badly perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 160,157 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracking and Nearside rear worn outer edge

Both sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2018 160,157 miles

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

Both rear tyres badly cracking and Nearside rear worn outer edge

Both sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2017 155,570 miles

Nearside front brake has slight bind.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 155,570 miles

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

Nearside front brake has slight bind.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 145,534 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 126,514 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 109,354 miles

Front tyres are wearing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 88,061 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 70,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 70,675 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 50,834 miles

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

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

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE58 DUY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE58 DUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE58 DUY?

You can check the full history of AE58 DUY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE58 DUY registered?

AE58 DUY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is AE58 DUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 DUY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE58 DUY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE58 DUY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.