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MF58 CXJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,765 mi
Last recorded78,765 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 CXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 78,765 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 78,761 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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 adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 78,761 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 70,945 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 70,945 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 64,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 57,230 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,825 miles

Airbag lamp on

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front structure repair.

REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED AND AGED.

front discs worn.

Fail 4 Oct 2012 49,825 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Airbag lamp on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside front structure repair.

REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED AND AGED.

front discs worn.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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MF58 CXJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MF58 CXJ, 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 MF58 CXJ registered?

MF58 CXJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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