MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Emissions not tested due to back box leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective mid section hanger correded / broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both rear tyres cracking
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG58 BWE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 BG58 BWE, 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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BG58 BWE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 November 2008.
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