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CX58 XWV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,636 mi
Last recorded95,636 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 XWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2025 95,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill ( holes marked yellow ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (holes marked yellow ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both shocks corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 86,379 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 79,665 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 79,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 71,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 71,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 65,170 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 65,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 59,306 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 53,874 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Nov 2019 53,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill along the length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

The rear exhaust silencer retaining ring is heavily deteriorated

The rear passengers' seats are not fitted at the time of test

Pass 2 Oct 2018 41,920 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 41,920 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 31,543 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 28,247 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2015 25,436 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 25,436 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 22,610 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 19,391 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 19,390 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 16,565 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 12,181 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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CX58 XWV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 CX58 XWV, 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 CX58 XWV registered?

CX58 XWV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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The MOT history for CX58 XWV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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