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AV58 EVB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,151 mi
Last recorded115,151 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 EVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 115,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 111,449 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 111,449 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 107,285 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 107,280 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 103,346 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,038 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 83,201 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 83,014 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 76,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr wheel slightly binding

Fail 28 Mar 2015 76,521 miles

nsr wheel slightly binding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox bracket corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,204 miles

exhaust rear section band bracket deterioated

Fail 6 Aug 2012 57,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rear section band bracket deterioated

Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade split

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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AV58 EVB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV58 EVB, 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 AV58 EVB registered?

AV58 EVB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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