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AO58 FYU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,876 mi
Last recorded111,876 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 FYU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 111,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 111,819 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 106,302 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 106,238 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 100,180 miles

Front Tyres worn close to the legal limit 2mm

Fail 9 Apr 2024 99,938 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyres worn close to the legal limit 2mm

Pass 3 May 2023 94,405 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 94,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 89,345 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 82,067 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 77,287 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,180 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 72,177 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 64,182 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 64,178 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 55,577 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 53,602 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 53,602 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 49,065 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,799 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 41,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,523 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 37,522 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,117 miles

Rear exhaust silencer support strap broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 14 Sep 2012 34,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer support strap broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,607 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 FYU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FYU, 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 FYU registered?

AO58 FYU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AO58 FYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 FYU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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