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DG58 KOW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,434 mi
Last recorded40,434 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 KOW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 40,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 40,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front sill

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 38,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 36,343 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 33,458 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arm rear bushes de-bonding / splitting slightly within material (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Dusting of fluid around steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

slight rattle / squeaking from within wheel (NSF) when rotated, indicating something catching against rotating component. Nothing visible

Fail 20 Sep 2022 33,454 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arm rear bushes de-bonding / splitting slightly within material (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Dusting of fluid around steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

slight rattle / squeaking from within wheel (NSF) when rotated, indicating something catching against rotating part. Nothing visible

Pass 21 Sep 2021 30,735 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 30,732 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 28,457 miles

NSR lamp unit slightly insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount (around back-box) corroded however system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 28,454 miles

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

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

NSR lamp unit slightly insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount (around back-box) corroded however system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 25,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting of oil around OSF inner cv boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH rear indicators slightly dis-coloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 22,078 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 22,074 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 21,141 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 19,516 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nsr tyre cracked on inner

Fail 27 Oct 2016 19,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nsr tyre cracked on inner

Pass 22 Oct 2015 17,783 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 14,410 miles

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

rear brakes noisey

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Sep 2013 11,803 miles

all tyres cracking and perishing

Fail 1 Oct 2012 9,614 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 9,614 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 7,465 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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DG58 KOW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG58 KOW, 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 DG58 KOW registered?

DG58 KOW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is DG58 KOW safe to buy?

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