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AU58 ZNK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,552 mi
Last recorded100,552 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 ZNK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 100,552 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Oct 2022 100,547 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Sep 2021 93,822 miles

Offside Front Wing damaged but its does not affect other road user

Pass 27 Jul 2020 92,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 92,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge splitting cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 90,030 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 86,499 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 79,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,924 miles

near side rear tyre slightly misshapen

rear exhaust strap broken

sheilds fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 71,924 miles

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

near side rear tyre slightly misshapen

rear exhaust strap broken

sheilds fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,904 miles

front brakediscs _+ pads wearing

Fail 10 Sep 2015 63,904 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakediscs _+ pads wearing

Fail 16 Sep 2014 56,173 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,173 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,095 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,283 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,211 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 ZNK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZNK, 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 ZNK registered?

AU58 ZNK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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