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PE58 SYW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,283 mi
Last recorded71,283 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 SYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 71,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 68,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2024 68,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 64,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2.00mm worn lower on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 64,579 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2.00mm worn lower on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 61,624 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear X2 corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Aug 2022 61,624 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear X2 corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2021 57,329 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 57,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 52,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 48,401 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 45,411 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 41,698 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 37,255 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,381 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 32,381 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,858 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,545 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 20,448 miles

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 27 Sep 2011 16,827 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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PE58 SYW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PE58 SYW, 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 PE58 SYW registered?

PE58 SYW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is PE58 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE58 SYW shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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