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FL58 VKK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,249 mi
Last recorded174,249 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 VKK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 174,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low on inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs approaching designed minimum thickness

offside front top mount has slight play

Fail 1 Apr 2025 174,244 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside front different size to rest (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low on inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both parking brake performances low

front brake discs approaching designed minimum thickness

offside front top mount has slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2024 155,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 155,827 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 142,015 miles

Slight leak from injectors

Pass 16 Feb 2022 128,328 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 123,014 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 117,840 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 107,084 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 107,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 97,074 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,588 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 73,477 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 73,477 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 64,415 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,071 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 44,862 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 44,862 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,824 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 33,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,710 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 VKK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VKK, 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 VKK registered?

FL58 VKK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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