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FX58 LKY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

158,134 mi
Last recorded158,134 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 LKY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 158,134 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 48% lower effort wheel has locked ok. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 158,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Play/ knocking and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush excessive movement and rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal spongy

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 48% lower effort wheel has locked ok. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 137,130 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 137,024 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Welded patch outer sill area no longer seem welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside 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 Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 118,367 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage Covered in fluid. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 118,367 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint above the front subframe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Top mount bearing noisy lock to lock

Power steering pump has slight seepage Covered in fluid. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 99,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge slightly. And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2023 99,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge slightly. And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 86,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged damaged arch liner rubbing on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2022 86,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged damaged arch liner rubbing on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 74,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn inner arch fouling spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 74,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn inner arch fouling spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 66,576 miles

Nearside Front shocker top mount misaligned, and bearing dry

Fail 9 Jun 2020 66,576 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker top mount misaligned, and bearing dry

Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,873 miles

Offside Front strut top mount misaligned

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 54,873 miles

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

Offside Front strut top mount misaligned

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sump plug loose and weeping

Pass 31 Jul 2018 41,856 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 41,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 40,208 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perrishing on sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,310 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 38,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,002 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 36,002 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,001 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,575 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,169 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 22,398 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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FX58 LKY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FX58 LKY, 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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FX58 LKY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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