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MK58 SXW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,429 mi
Last recorded126,429 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2019 126,429 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 119,351 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 119,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 112,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

imbalance on rear brake operation

o/s/f wheel stiff to turn , problem with inner or outer drive shaft joints

surface corrossion , bubbling on o/s and n/s front outer sills

Fail 16 May 2017 112,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wheel stiff to turn , problem with inner or outer drive shaft joints

surface corrossion , bubbling on o/s and n/s front outer sills

Pass 27 May 2016 109,654 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 109,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 98,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 98,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2014 82,018 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 63,397 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,637 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 52,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

air bag light on

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 SXW 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 53.8%.

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 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

MK58 SXW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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