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PN58 OAV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,406 mi
Last recorded42,406 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 OAV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 42,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 42,343 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 42,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 41,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 40,229 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill, cant see seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 39,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 38,447 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 35,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 34,135 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Nearside Rear 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 28 Mar 2017 31,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 26,201 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 23,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is perrished and cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2013 20,806 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 17,616 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 17,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 13,817 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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PN58 OAV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PN58 OAV, 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 PN58 OAV registered?

PN58 OAV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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