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AV58 LWU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,483 mi
Last recorded95,483 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 LWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2017 95,483 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking diesel injector leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Spare tyre defective heavily perished ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 88,807 miles

Front undertray fitted some components not checked

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

Spare tyre defective badly perished ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some blue smoke during emissions test

Fail 16 Nov 2016 88,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front undertray fitted some components not checked

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

Spare tyre defective badly perished ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil level very low

some blue smoke during emissions test

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,699 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 82,699 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 70,090 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 70,090 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 59,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mount corroded through

Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,604 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,980 miles

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

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 LWU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

AV58 LWU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is AV58 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV58 LWU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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