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AO58 EWN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,237 mi
Last recorded112,237 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 112,237 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 112,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 107,098 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 104,464 miles

Rear Position lamp insecure both (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 104,464 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp insecure both (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 100,493 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 100,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 96,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 94,458 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2019 89,543 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 80,936 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 75,960 miles

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion both lower (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 75,958 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion both lower (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,504 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 68,504 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 61,373 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 52,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 43,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,353 miles

slight play in steering on o/s. Requires futher investigation.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

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 EWN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EWN, 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 AO58 EWN registered?

AO58 EWN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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