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FV58 BUU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,570 mi
Last recorded148,570 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 BUU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 148,570 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 132,428 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 116,848 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 103,979 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 103,979 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 94,211 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 87,740 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 83,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,084 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 68,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 68,014 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 54,274 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,081 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 51,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,733 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 44,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 38,244 miles

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)

nearside and offside rear tyres have slight perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,457 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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FV58 BUU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV58 BUU, 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 FV58 BUU registered?

FV58 BUU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is FV58 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV58 BUU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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