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AU58 WEX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,103 mi
Last recorded138,103 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 WEX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 138,103 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 138,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 123,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 123,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 117,208 miles

2 small chip in wind screen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 107,617 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 107,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 100,358 miles

all tyres perishing ing sidewall. all over 4yrs old. 185/65R15 88h

Fail 19 Jun 2018 100,304 miles

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

all tyres perishing ing sidewall. all over 4yrs old. 185/65R15 88h

Pass 17 Jun 2017 96,619 miles

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion all three (2.4.E.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre outer walls perished & cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2016 95,627 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 95,627 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 94,344 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 19 Jun 2015 94,342 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 84,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jun 2013 73,835 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 73,835 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,724 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,488 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 WEX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WEX, 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 WEX registered?

AU58 WEX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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