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ML58 OZC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,721 mi
Last recorded167,721 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 OZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 167,721 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions will need to be rechecked after exhaust has been rectified

Fail 20 Mar 2023 167,642 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both on inner parts of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions will need to be rechecked after exhaust has been rectified

Pass 3 Feb 2022 159,818 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Fail 3 Feb 2022 159,818 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 148,595 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 148,530 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 140,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow on front pipe to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 123,473 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 107,011 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 81,141 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre's worn on inside eage

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Nov 2015 75,945 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 67,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,485 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 50,485 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 39,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2011 29,439 miles

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

Offside 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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ML58 OZC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML58 OZC, 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 ML58 OZC registered?

ML58 OZC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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