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PX58 SXK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,141 mi
Last recorded125,141 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 SXK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 125,141 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 125,139 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 116,597 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 116,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking osf rack leaking from gatter (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 110,780 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 110,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 104,860 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 104,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 94,077 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 94,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure fouling inner wing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure fouling inner wing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 83,098 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs badly scored. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight movement at its fixings.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 71,278 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 71,278 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 53,445 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,201 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 30,175 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 20,389 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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PX58 SXK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX58 SXK, 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 PX58 SXK registered?

PX58 SXK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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