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LG58 OVA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,762 mi
Last recorded67,762 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 OVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 67,762 miles

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

engine service light is on

Fail 5 Sep 2024 67,762 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb seated incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall has a bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Position lamp insecure tail light taped up (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

engine service light is on

Pass 5 Sep 2023 58,649 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 58,649 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall, 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 51,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coolant level is low

engine service light is on

Fail 1 Sep 2022 51,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when hazards & indicators are being used (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when hazards & indicators are being used (4.3.3 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coolant level is low

engine service light is on

Pass 6 Sep 2021 44,031 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside & offside outer sidewalls cut & scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 39,842 miles

Exhaust mounting defective The rear exhaust box mounting bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

The engine service light is on

Pass 29 Aug 2019 35,054 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

The exhaust system is corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 35,054 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside & offside not working fitted 2 LLB380 Bulbs (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

The exhaust system is corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 30,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 25,793 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 25,793 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working fitted a LLB380 Bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 21,086 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,116 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 17,116 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 13,217 miles

surface crack on offside front tyre

surface crack on offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2014 13,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 10,105 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 8,294 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 6,838 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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LG58 OVA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG58 OVA, 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 LG58 OVA registered?

LG58 OVA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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