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AO58 EWC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,805 mi
Last recorded116,805 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 EWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 116,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to outer sills both sides rear

Fail 28 May 2020 116,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to outer sills both sides rear

Pass 28 Jan 2019 99,381 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 83,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted

rear sills corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2017 83,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

covers fitted

rear sills corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,457 miles

covers fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2016 77,457 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 72,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

inner and outer sills corroded slightly

rear chassis and suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,084 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 66,084 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 64,579 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,516 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 43,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,313 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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AO58 EWC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO58 EWC, 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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AO58 EWC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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