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FL58 PNZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,354 mi
Last recorded107,354 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 PNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 107,354 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 105,862 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 105,862 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 104,565 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 102,964 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 102,964 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 101,363 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 101,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/side outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,799 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing on both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight leak on exhaust front joint

Pass 23 Mar 2020 94,006 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 94,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer corroded and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 83,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded and weAK

Fail 21 Mar 2019 83,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust corroded and weAK

Pass 8 Mar 2018 75,634 miles

near side rear tyre repair (not a plug?)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 75,624 miles

Braking system leaking off side rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake fluid low

center exhaust mount corroding to excess

near side rear tyre repair (not a plug?)

rear exhaust box strap broken

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,355 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 69,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear P bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear P bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,440 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,607 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 46,607 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,928 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 21,585 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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FL58 PNZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red 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 FL58 PNZ, 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 FL58 PNZ registered?

FL58 PNZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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