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SA58 UZW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,352 mi
Last recorded169,352 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 UZW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 169,352 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 258,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 258,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 243,586 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 242,905 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 232,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 232,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 114,125 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 74,707 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 44,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

advise both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,160 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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SA58 UZW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SA58 UZW, 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 SA58 UZW registered?

SA58 UZW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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