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BD58 MEV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,795 mi
Last recorded113,795 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 MEV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 113,795 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 102,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 102,367 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 93,773 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 93,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 79,000 miles

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2015 79,000 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear silencers metal mounting band corroded away from silencer.System still adequatly supported by other mounts.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 65,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear silencers metal mounting band corroded away from silencer.System still adequatly supported by other mounts.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,354 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 42,673 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 42,673 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 28,351 miles

o/s/f tie-rod slight wear nail in n/s/r tyre slight wear in o/s/f suspension arm ball joint

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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BD58 MEV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BD58 MEV, 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 BD58 MEV registered?

BD58 MEV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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