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EK58 ECT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,846 mi
Last recorded102,846 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 ECT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 102,846 miles

Front turbo heat shield loose/rattles

Fail 24 Sep 2018 102,531 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front turbo heat shield loose/rattles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,539 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 10 Sep 2016 80,537 miles

nearside rear tyre slight split on inside wall

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 26 Sep 2015 71,960 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 71,960 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 61,588 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 50,894 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside front tyre worn on both edges @ close to limit

Fail 29 Sep 2012 41,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to perish

offside front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 29 Sep 2012 41,997 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to perish

offside front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 1 Oct 2011 30,816 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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EK58 ECT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EK58 ECT, 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 EK58 ECT registered?

EK58 ECT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is EK58 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 ECT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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