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DK58 VLP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,721 mi
Last recorded154,721 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 VLP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 154,721 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 154,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Mar 2020 144,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 129,012 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 128,978 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 121,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Aug 2017 121,754 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2016 109,300 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 109,300 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 94,908 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

spare tyre u/s ..split

Pass 14 Aug 2015 94,908 miles

spare tyre u/s ..split

Pass 14 Aug 2014 79,521 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,012 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 52,827 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

imbalance distortion to front brakes...wear to front discs...corrosion to exhaust...front pads wearing low

Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,827 miles

imbalance distortion to front brakes...wear to front discs...corrosion to exhaust...front pads wearing low

Pass 2 Aug 2011 38,797 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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DK58 VLP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DK58 VLP, 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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DK58 VLP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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