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BV58 WTA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,042 mi
Last recorded93,042 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 WTA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 93,042 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyre slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 93,012 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyre slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 90,257 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 90,257 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer insecure clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 86,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, creek when turned lock-to-lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 84,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 84,015 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 83,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 79,527 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fouling on body

Offside Front coil spring fouling on body

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing

Fail 31 Jul 2019 79,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front coil spring fouling on body

Offside Front coil spring fouling on body

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber pad missing

Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,565 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust mounting at back box corroded and broken

offside and nearside front suspension strut top mounts noisey

Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,072 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 61,066 miles

Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired offside and nearside top mount rubbing on body (2.4.A.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 47,031 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 38,599 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 38,599 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 32,443 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 32,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 25,594 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,842 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,447 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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BV58 WTA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV58 WTA, 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 BV58 WTA registered?

BV58 WTA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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