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EJ58 ETY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,955 mi
Last recorded103,955 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 ETY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 103,955 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible seal area on rack @ limit (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion starting n/s outer sill

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 7 Apr 2026 103,856 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible seal area on rack @ limit (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion starting n/s outer sill

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 29 Apr 2025 99,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 97,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 97,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 90,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 90,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side No reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side No reading (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Leaking around unions into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Multi cuts in tread cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 81,517 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 81,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Around steering rack / pipes / unions (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak Advise coolant leak engine bay rear ()

Pass 3 Feb 2022 74,942 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 74,938 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area holed/ corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Leaking around pipes into steering rack / rack boot wet also (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 70,314 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,663 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 63,302 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 58,835 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,752 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 50,056 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 47,136 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 44,516 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 41,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 41,015 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,031 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,813 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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EJ58 ETY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EJ58 ETY, 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 EJ58 ETY registered?

EJ58 ETY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2008.

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