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AE58 DVT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,901 mi
Last recorded161,901 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 DVT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 161,901 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 156,523 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 152,143 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 149,640 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 143,384 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 143,384 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 134,404 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 123,432 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 112,648 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 99,292 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 98,729 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 86,054 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2014 86,050 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,274 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Sep 2013 72,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,504 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Sep 2012 57,500 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,203 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 43,198 miles

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

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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AE58 DVT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DVT, 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 AE58 DVT registered?

AE58 DVT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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