MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre getting close to marker bars and some splitting in tread
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre getting close to marker bars and some splitting in tread
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front door hinge has play
Offside Rear tyre getting close to marker bars and some splitting in tread
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both outer sills weak/corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front door hinge has play
Offside Rear tyre getting close to marker bars and some splitting in tread
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both outer sills weak/corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside small crack in windscreen
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective welded to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear tyre has some splitting in tread
air filter pick up pipe missing
both rear bump stops perished
chip in wind screen
crack in front number plate
Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear tyre has some splitting in tread
air filter pick up pipe missing
both rear bump stops perished
chip in wind screen
crack in front number plate
Nearside Rear tyre close to marker bars and worn on outer edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
tail gate damaged
Nearside Rear tyre close to marker bars and worn on outer edge
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
tail gate damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres worn off on edges and close to marker bars
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
e m l light on
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
e m l light on
both rear tyres spliting due to age
exhaust rear mounting rusty
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres spliting due to age
exhaust rear mounting rusty
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
MF58 FYU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 FYU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of MF58 FYU?
You can check the full history of MF58 FYU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was MF58 FYU registered?
MF58 FYU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2008.
Is MF58 FYU safe to buy?
The MOT history for MF58 FYU shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MF58 FYU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MF58 FYU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.