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PE58 XFB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,259 mi
Last recorded130,259 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 XFB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2024 130,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 126,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 126,135 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 121,153 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 121,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 114,945 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 114,945 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 111,379 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 111,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 108,550 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 108,549 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 104,757 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Oct 2018 104,757 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

handbrake lever travel

Pass 26 Oct 2017 101,509 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 101,509 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 101,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 101,396 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 90,786 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,829 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust rear box mounting bracket broken but still supporting exhaust

undertray cover fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 83,790 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and approaching limits

Exhaust rear silencer and strap deteriorated but system supported at time of test

Spare tyre cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 83,790 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front tyres worn on edges and approaching limits

Exhaust rear silencer and strap deteriorated but system supported at time of test

Spare tyre cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,559 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,392 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,688 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 XFB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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