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MF58 OTW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,847 mi
Last recorded69,847 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 OTW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 69,847 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 67,955 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 65,469 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 65,428 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 62,968 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front cv boot leaking grease

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

fuel flap missing

Pass 21 Sep 2021 59,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE, REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 57,572 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 55,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 52,417 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 52,417 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin change as soon as possible (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 37,274 miles

centre exhaust outer casing corroded slightly

rear exhaust support band deteriorated

small cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not to cords

Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,713 miles

exhaust rear bracket deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2014 30,319 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 26,222 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,938 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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MF58 OTW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

MF58 OTW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is MF58 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 OTW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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