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SL58 ZNF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,451 mi
Last recorded99,451 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 ZNF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 99,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 20 Oct 2025 99,445 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2024 92,988 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 92,976 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 80,963 miles

both rear shocky boots perished

suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2023 80,958 miles

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

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

both rear shocky boots perished

suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 69,117 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but still secure

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

n/s/r tyre worn

slight oil leak around sump

Pass 25 Nov 2021 52,797 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect from sump plug? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in handbrake lever

Pass 24 Nov 2020 44,304 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 44,298 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust blow at front joint

front discs scored/ worn

Pass 28 Nov 2019 42,795 miles

play in both front inner arms

Fail 27 Nov 2019 42,787 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f outter sill holed/ corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow front section (6.1.2 (a))

play in both front inner arms

Pass 27 Nov 2018 38,875 miles

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

Pass 17 Nov 2017 34,906 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 30,801 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 27,271 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 22,825 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 18,777 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 14,920 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 11,728 miles

rear wiper blade torn.

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 ZNF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZNF, 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 ZNF registered?

SL58 ZNF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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