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GK58 XLM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,477 mi
Last recorded123,477 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 XLM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 123,477 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

injector seal(s) leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2025 123,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

injector seal(s) leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2024 118,000 miles

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

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

injector seal leak

Pass 5 Sep 2023 114,571 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 114,565 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 109,607 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 109,607 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 102,125 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 102,078 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 97,485 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL METAL VERY THIN (BORDERLINE) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL METAL VERY THIN (BORDERLINE) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 93,973 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 87,452 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 87,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 77,373 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 63,471 miles

back box exhaust strap corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2016 63,462 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box exhaust strap corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 49,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer support strap corroded & fractured

Fail 12 Sep 2015 49,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer support strap corroded & fractured

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added water to reservoir (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,620 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 28,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,366 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,207 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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GK58 XLM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GK58 XLM, 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 GK58 XLM registered?

GK58 XLM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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