MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion throughout underbody and suspension components
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre section corroded and perishing. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes corroded and blistered (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both bump stop worn / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre section corroded and perishing. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes corroded and blistered (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both bump stop worn / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded & deformed at the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes slightly corroded n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded & slightly deformed at the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked and worn on edges / 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
exhaust system silencers corroded
Nearside 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 Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked and worn on edges / 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
exhaust system silencers corroded
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective cat / front pipe mounting bracket bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
exhaust system & hangers corroded
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f outer sill corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective cat / front pipe mounting bracket bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner securing clip fractured (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner securing clip fractured (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
exhaust system & hangers corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust system heavily corroded
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed within 30cm of passenger seat belt anchor point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust system heavily corroded
exhaust corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust corroded
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring seating on strut worn?
Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front coil spring seating on strut worn?
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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NL58 CHY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 NL58 CHY, 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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NL58 CHY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 2008.
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