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FL58 RKJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,936 mi
Last recorded113,936 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 RKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2021 113,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 113,341 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Fail 31 Oct 2018 113,341 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Mar 2018 107,284 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Fail 8 Mar 2018 107,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,870 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 99,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,943 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,439 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,147 miles

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 69,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 67,825 miles

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

turbo rear heat shield broken causing noise from engine area

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper split

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 RKJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RKJ, 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 RKJ registered?

FL58 RKJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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