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FL58 VJU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,194 mi
Last recorded148,194 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 VJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 148,194 miles

Front FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 148,184 miles

Emissions not tested TOO MUCH BLUE SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING

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

NO OIL ON ENGINE DIPSTICK

Pass 8 Oct 2018 141,410 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 141,410 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 141,394 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values TOO MUCH SOOT AND SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions INSIDE OUT (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure BEARING LOOSE IN HOUSING (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative FRONT AND REAR FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NUMBER PLATE BROKEN (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 134,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective ()

oil leakage

Fail 14 Oct 2017 134,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective ()

oil leakage

Pass 25 Feb 2016 115,065 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 104,292 miles

car needs a motorway run

Pass 19 Sep 2013 86,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 86,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,194 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,066 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 49,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

turbo pipe seal 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 VJU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

FL58 VJU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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