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AU58 WDE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,237 mi
Last recorded132,237 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 WDE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 132,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

slight corrosion on rear axle

Pass 28 Nov 2024 116,585 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 103,981 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 103,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Both rear tyre treads getting low

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 91,889 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top mount bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle slightly corroded

tow bar slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 91,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough top mount bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top mount bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

tow bar slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 81,196 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Rear exhaust silencer mounting strap corroded and broken but system still supported

Fail 3 Nov 2021 81,174 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective under inflated

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Nov 2020 72,926 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 72,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 67,422 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 67,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 61,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and is wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and is wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 61,644 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and is wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and is wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 54,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,770 miles

Rear exhaust slightly insecure

engine air intake pipes insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,694 miles

rear box bracket broken

Fail 8 Sep 2015 39,694 miles

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

rear box bracket broken

Pass 1 Sep 2014 33,199 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 24,983 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Sep 2012 19,756 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,403 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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AU58 WDE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol 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 AU58 WDE, 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 AU58 WDE registered?

AU58 WDE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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