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SL58 BFF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,715 mi
Last recorded120,715 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 BFF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 120,715 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 115,023 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2017 115,023 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 106,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall has small cut

Fail 24 Oct 2016 106,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall has small cut

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 95,157 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bearing judders and creaks (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 95,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bearing judders and creaks (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 84,045 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,667 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 59,992 miles

catalyst heat shield loose

front tyres 3.5mm

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 5 Jan 2012 47,132 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 BFF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SL58 BFF, 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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SL58 BFF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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