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SP58 OCU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,336 mi
Last recorded84,336 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 OCU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 84,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

engine oil slightly low

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 4 May 2018 84,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil slightly low

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 75,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 75,142 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 62,786 miles

Front FRONT SUPPORT ON EXHAUST CRACKED BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL CORRODED (5.2.6)

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

Fail 11 May 2016 62,786 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported SUPPORT BROKEN OFF (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKETS ON BACK BOX LIKELY TO FAIL AS HEVILY CORRODED AND MAY HIT THE HIGHWAY (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE AND HEVILY CRACKED (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front FRONT SUPPORT ON EXHAUST CRACKED BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL CORRODED (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 49,661 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 49,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 35,543 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 35,541 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 32,918 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 32,918 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 21,346 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 12,331 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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SP58 OCU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP58 OCU, 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 SP58 OCU registered?

SP58 OCU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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