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SL58 BDO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,407 mi
Last recorded92,407 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 BDO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,407 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

sills coroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 89,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 19 Nov 2019 89,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn on edges, 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Nov 2018 83,779 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear-most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 83,779 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear-most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 78,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear-most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

g/box exhaust mount burst

wipers poor

Fail 13 Nov 2017 78,068 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear-most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

g/box exhaust mount burst

wipers poor

Pass 9 Nov 2016 72,482 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 72,482 miles

Nearside Front 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 65,279 miles

both sills excess corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2015 65,279 miles

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

both sills excess corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2014 58,366 miles

n/s front sill corroded

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 23 Oct 2014 58,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front sill corroded

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mount poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,488 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 38,488 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,180 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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SL58 BDO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SL58 BDO, 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 SL58 BDO registered?

SL58 BDO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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