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MK58 PSO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,809 mi
Last recorded101,809 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 PSO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 101,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,856 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 89,850 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 76,182 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,023 miles

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 71,023 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (185/65/15 h (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm worn on edges (not yet to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 64,532 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 64,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link bottom cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link bottom cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

spare tyre deflated

Pass 10 Oct 2014 58,973 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 52,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre has a nail and cracking in tread

Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,301 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 46,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,763 miles

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

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 PSO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK58 PSO, 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 PSO registered?

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

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