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NL58 LHU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,698 mi
Last recorded174,698 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 LHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 174,698 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 171,845 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 171,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 168,585 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2018 155,570 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 155,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 146,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside sills corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2016 146,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 141,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 136,812 miles

CORROSION N/S/F AND O/S/F SILLS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 129,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

n/s and o/s rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2013 129,591 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

n/s and o/s rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2012 104,797 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 104,783 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 79,614 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 79,600 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,499 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,585 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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NL58 LHU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHU, 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 LHU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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