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CV58 NOU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,392 mi
Last recorded165,392 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 NOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 165,392 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2019 165,379 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and rear sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 159,253 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 159,251 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 147,564 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 147,563 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 147,020 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 132,170 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 132,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 120,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 101,827 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 81,039 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,085 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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CV58 NOU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 CV58 NOU, 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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CV58 NOU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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