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BG58 XKE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,237 mi
Last recorded81,237 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 XKE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 81,237 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 80,024 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 80,024 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 77,606 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 77,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 77,277 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 77,277 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 72,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,975 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 55,780 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 51,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,742 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 49,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,747 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,485 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 3 Oct 2012 26,438 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 18,625 miles

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 XKE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

BG58 XKE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 November 2008.

Is BG58 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 XKE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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