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NU58 WHM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,771 mi
Last recorded121,771 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 WHM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 121,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front coil spring slight rubbing on inner wing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

general under body corrosion

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Jul 2021 121,758 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded to excess and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front coil spring slight rubbing on inner wing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

general under body corrosion

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2020 118,098 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

damage to body work

general under body corrosion

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Jul 2020 118,098 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

damage to body work

general under body corrosion

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Oct 2019 116,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear shock absorbers corroded

general under body corrosion

unable to fully check seat belts rear seats not fitted so no seat belt buckles only seatbelts

Pass 5 Oct 2018 114,808 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 114,803 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 107,862 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket rusted off

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 107,862 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front exhaust mounting bracket rusted off

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 96,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Oct 2016 96,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 84,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play n/sinner track rod

Fail 27 Oct 2015 84,630 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play n/sinner track rod

Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 62,350 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 52,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 52,184 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,158 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 39,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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NU58 WHM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NU58 WHM, 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 NU58 WHM registered?

NU58 WHM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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