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LD58 VXG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

97,830 mi
Last recorded97,830 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 VXG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 97,830 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 97,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 83,555 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides and pads 65/70% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 83,555 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides and pads 65/70% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,021 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 65/70% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,679 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 61,673 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,796 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 48,796 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,106 miles

nearside centre sill panel appears to have been repaired with filler ?

slight play in offside tie bar to rack

Fail 14 Mar 2017 44,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit (6.1.C.1)

nearside centre sill panel appears to have been repaired with filler ?

slight play in offside tie bar to rack

Pass 3 Oct 2015 34,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unmeasured. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn faces with badly lipped edges. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unmeasured. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn faces with badly lipped edges. (3.5.1i)

childs seats fitted both both outer rear row seats-belts and seats unchecked.

Fail 3 Oct 2015 34,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unmeasured. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn faces with badly lipped edges. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unmeasured. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn faces with badly lipped edges. (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty bottle refilled with wash/water and retested. (8.2.3)

childs seats fitted both both outer rear row seats-belts and seats unchecked.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working failed bulb renewed/retested. (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 27,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 27,373 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 21,096 miles

advise both rear and offside front tyres have age cracks to sidewalls/recommend new tyres.

Fail 26 Oct 2013 21,096 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise both rear and offside front tyres have age cracks to sidewalls/recommend new tyres.

Pass 6 Oct 2012 15,189 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 15,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 9,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seats fitted onto both outer rear row seats.

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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LD58 VXG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LD58 VXG, 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 LD58 VXG registered?

LD58 VXG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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