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EX58 NKC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,098 mi
Last recorded82,098 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 NKC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2025 82,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Rear (185-65-15) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both Front abs rings damaged. (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 80,584 miles

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))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring. (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring. (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 80,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (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))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring. (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring. (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 79,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 79,013 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 76,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Mount Has Slight Play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 75,046 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 72,815 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seatbelt release tight

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Aug 2019 72,815 miles

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

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seatbelt release tight

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2018 69,233 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,676 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front wipers worn / juddering

Offside rear tyre cracking amongst the tread

Pass 6 Sep 2016 56,429 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seatbelt, Unable to fully Inspect. Childseat Fitted.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing. 185/65H15.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,637 miles

damage to nearside rear sill

rear exhaust band broken

Fail 12 Sep 2014 48,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

damage to nearside rear sill

rear exhaust band broken

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,922 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,784 miles

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

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

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

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 NKC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EX58 NKC, 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 NKC registered?

EX58 NKC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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