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BK58 OLB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,376 mi
Last recorded141,376 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 OLB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 141,376 miles

Brake fluid looks contaminated

Rear Axle/ torsion bars corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 141,273 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185/65R15. All others are 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (b))

Brake fluid looks contaminated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Axle/ torsion bars corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 135,299 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 135,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 130,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 130,088 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Backbox (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 124,796 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 119,866 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 119,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 110,322 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 110,322 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,852 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 103,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 93,419 miles

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 93,419 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 79,295 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 79,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 5 Sep 2016 67,692 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 62,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,515 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 51,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,606 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres tread starting to split

rear exhaust bracket deterioated

Fail 14 Sep 2012 44,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres tread starting to split

rear exhaust bracket deterioated

Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,543 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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BK58 OLB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 BK58 OLB, 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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BK58 OLB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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