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DE58 SNJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,632 mi
Last recorded63,632 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 SNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 63,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tyre is cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2022 63,632 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tyre is cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2021 60,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front side repeater lense missing

Fail 1 Feb 2021 60,049 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front side repeater lense missing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 57,159 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 57,158 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 51,899 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 45,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and cracking 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking 185/65/15

Pass 20 Jan 2017 40,345 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 33,462 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear light damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2015 26,756 miles

nearside back light unit insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2014 19,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have slight cracking to the side walls

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the side wall but no cord showing

Pass 6 Feb 2014 19,891 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have slight cracking to the side walls

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the side wall but no cord showing

Pass 12 Dec 2012 15,413 miles

n/s/r inner sill repair corroding wear welded recomend sealing

Pass 9 Dec 2011 11,521 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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DE58 SNJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE58 SNJ, 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 DE58 SNJ registered?

DE58 SNJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 December 2008.

Is DE58 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE58 SNJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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