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SL58 VAD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,897 mi
Last recorded91,897 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 VAD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 91,897 miles

advise(slight roughness in o,s,f strut top bearing)

Fail 21 Sep 2021 91,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

advise(slight roughness in o,s,f strut top bearing)

Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,888 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 85,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 79,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 79,334 miles

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 Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 72,313 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,749 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 66,749 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake tight

Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,016 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 48,850 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 36,932 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 30,938 miles

rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 29 Oct 2013 30,938 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 5 Nov 2012 25,181 miles

both rear tyre treads splitting slightly

Fail 5 Nov 2012 25,181 miles

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

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

both rear tyre treads splitting slightly

Fail 10 Nov 2011 18,867 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 18,867 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 VAD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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