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MA58 FDU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,488 mi
Last recorded99,488 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 FDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 99,488 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 81,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 81,250 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 76,695 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 76,653 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear brake cylinder leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 70,884 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 70,884 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 66,343 miles

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

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))

Pass 11 May 2021 61,712 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 61,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 58,552 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 55,536 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 43,091 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 43,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,405 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,420 miles

Small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,284 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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MA58 FDU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MA58 FDU, 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 MA58 FDU registered?

MA58 FDU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is MA58 FDU safe to buy?

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