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PN58 UPP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

138,999 mi
Last recorded138,999 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 UPP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 138,999 miles

offside front inner cv boot slightly deteriated

Fail 5 Oct 2018 138,999 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside front inner cv boot slightly deteriated

Pass 20 Sep 2017 126,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding

Fail 19 Sep 2017 126,563 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 23 Sep 2016 112,099 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 112,094 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,837 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 93,897 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front strut hangs lower when front suspended

Pass 8 Sep 2014 83,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air filter intake pipe missing

oil dampness on under tray

slight damage to offside mirror glass not affecting view to rear

Fail 8 Sep 2014 83,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air filter intake pipe missing

oil dampness on under tray

slight damage offside mirror glass not affecting rear view

Fail 8 Sep 2014 83,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,872 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,975 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

winter tyres fitted on all 4 wheels

Fail 17 Sep 2012 52,974 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

offside front abs sensor wiring partialy adrift

plastic trim offside front incorrectly positioned touching coil spring

winter tyres fitted on all 4 wheels

Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,554 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 UPP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PN58 UPP, 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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PN58 UPP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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