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EA58 EET

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,856 mi
Last recorded118,856 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 EET
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 118,856 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 118,856 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 98,712 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front coil spring catching on inner body

Fail 16 Apr 2019 98,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front coil spring catching on inner body

Pass 19 Jul 2018 89,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 82,577 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

damage to o/s and front of vehicle, covered in tape

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f and n/s/r seat belts stiff to release under load

o/s/r wheel bearing loose/worn

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r - all others alloys

Fail 31 Jan 2017 82,019 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage wing damaged (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure unit loose (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working stop light inop (1.2.1b)

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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are getting low (3.5.1g)

Front front bumper damaged with sharp edges

STEEL SPARE WHEEL FITTEDTO O/S/R OTHER 3 ALLOYS

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,308 miles

Front bumper damage

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

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

drivers door sunk on hinges due to damage

Fail 4 Feb 2016 67,037 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear back box (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper damage

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

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

drivers door sunk on hinges due to damage

Pass 14 Feb 2015 55,438 miles

Alloy and steel wheels fitted to vehicle at time of test but same size and profile of tyres.

Exhaust backbox clamp broken

N/S/R tyre perished and split

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 55,413 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Alloy and steel wheels fitted to vehicle at time of test but same size and profile of tyres.

Exhaust backbox clamp broken

N/S/R tyre perished and split

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 45,917 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,458 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 27,458 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 24,937 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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EA58 EET is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EA58 EET, 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 EA58 EET registered?

EA58 EET is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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