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EX58 NFV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,744 mi
Last recorded126,744 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 NFV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 126,744 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 126,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 121,902 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 121,829 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 118,042 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 118,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body component insecure arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 112,141 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 112,141 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 107,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre on legal limit

Fail 20 Jul 2021 107,893 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective On legal limit

Pass 13 Feb 2021 107,471 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 106,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Feb 2019 104,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 101,809 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 101,808 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 98,704 miles

CORROSION IN OFF SIDE FRONT SILL PANEL...

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 96,843 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,313 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 83,311 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 62,535 miles

rear exhaust box strap broken (rust)

Pass 17 May 2013 49,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mounting corroded and split

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 May 2012 35,288 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EX58 NFV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EX58 NFV, 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 EX58 NFV registered?

EX58 NFV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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