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KU58 VEX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,745 mi
Last recorded145,745 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 VEX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 145,745 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower engine mount bush wear

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

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor mist

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear suspension /axle corrosion

towbar corroded

turbo heatshield insecure

Offside Front sticker in windscreen

Fail 5 Nov 2025 145,735 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at repair corroded /holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe / hose area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower engine mount bush wear

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

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor mist

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear suspension /axle corrosion

towbar corroded

turbo heatshield insecure

Offside Front sticker in windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2024 140,498 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched /scuffed (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft /gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor mist

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust /turbo heatshield insecure

headlight lenses deteriorated n/s reduced output

rear suspension /subframe corrosion

towbar corrosion

Offside sticker in windscreen

Fail 30 Oct 2024 140,484 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched /scuffed (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft /gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor mist

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust /turbo heatshield insecure

headlight lenses deteriorated n/s reduced output

rear suspension /subframe corrosion

towbar corrosion

Offside Front coil spring fouling inner wheel arch

Offside sticker in windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2023 130,268 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 123,361 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 115,140 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 112,432 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 98,205 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 98,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in middle (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 75,760 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 72,375 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 59,674 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 48,083 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 47,983 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,402 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)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2013 25,479 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,600 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 20,302 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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KU58 VEX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KU58 VEX, 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 KU58 VEX registered?

KU58 VEX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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