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FD58 EAJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,960 mi
Last recorded84,960 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD58 EAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 84,960 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2026 84,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,873 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 79,860 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 74,849 miles

Exhaust mounting defective and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

spare tyre/wheel missing from underside

Fail 26 Jun 2024 74,831 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

spare tyre/wheel missing from underside

Pass 30 Jun 2023 67,555 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 67,555 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 54,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, Nail & Cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 54,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, Nail & Cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 45,643 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 45,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 24 May 2019 43,068 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,449 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 33,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 28,038 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 24 Jun 2016 28,038 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 19,432 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 16,887 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 16,860 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 14,225 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 13,425 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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FD58 EAJ 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 65.2%.

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 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 FD58 EAJ, 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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FD58 EAJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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