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MK58 FZC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,421 mi
Last recorded121,421 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 FZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2024 121,421 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 117,429 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 112,888 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

under surface corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 108,070 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 102,900 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 102,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 98,540 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 7 Jan 2019 98,536 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 9 Jan 2018 94,369 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,377 miles

corrosion on outer sills at front,not in prescribed area

Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,887 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 70,766 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 58,653 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2014 49,328 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Aug 2013 42,302 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,810 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,153 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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MK58 FZC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MK58 FZC, 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 MK58 FZC registered?

MK58 FZC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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