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BN58 VLD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,862 mi
Last recorded119,862 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 VLD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 119,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 113,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow but not effecting emmisions (Rear box joint) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 113,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow but not effecting emmisions (Rear box joint) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 105,326 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 99,643 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fouling on inner wing area

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 99,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front coil spring fouling on inner wing area

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 95,116 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fouling on inner wing area

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 95,116 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring fouling on inner wing area

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 91,384 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth temporary repair - fabricated from rack gaiter (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working removed (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened signs of contact between spring and body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger's side (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front fog lamp lens broken - missing

Fail 4 Jul 2020 91,268 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened signs of contact between spring and body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger's side (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front fog lamp lens broken - missing

Pass 13 Jun 2019 84,826 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 77,706 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine oil leak borderline pass

Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,127 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 70,088 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,551 miles

rear seat belts not fully checked

Fail 15 Oct 2014 41,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,799 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 35,728 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,122 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 22,613 miles

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

slight damage n/s/r sill by jacking up point

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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BN58 VLD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN58 VLD, 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 BN58 VLD registered?

BN58 VLD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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