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AO58 FDG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,553 mi
Last recorded153,553 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 153,553 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 146,247 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 146,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 137,941 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 137,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 127,322 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 127,145 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 117,854 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 112,663 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 112,663 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 105,549 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2019 105,549 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded within 30cm of seat mounting which seat belt stalk is attached (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2018 96,061 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 86,758 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,126 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,476 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,514 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,874 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,116 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,630 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 FDG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDG, 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 FDG registered?

AO58 FDG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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