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BG58 VPC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,244 mi
Last recorded147,244 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 VPC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 147,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 145,304 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Beam Axle and components corroded

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 142,830 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 139,949 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 139,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 135,239 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside c/v boot becoming insecure from housing

Fail 1 Apr 2021 135,239 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside c/v boot becoming insecure from housing

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 132,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened left & right (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output left & right (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security left & right sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 120,857 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 107,153 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 99,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 99,195 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 88,192 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 88,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,681 miles

spare tyre is flat

Fail 26 Nov 2015 75,672 miles

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

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

spare tyre is flat

Pass 21 Nov 2014 61,965 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,682 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 36,979 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 36,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,953 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 28,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BG58 VPC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VPC, 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 BG58 VPC registered?

BG58 VPC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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