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SP58 OCZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,525 mi
Last recorded107,525 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 OCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2020 107,525 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 94,967 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 94,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 88,266 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 88,265 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering Rack gaitor split

Pass 19 Jul 2017 82,399 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust front bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 17 Jul 2017 82,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has been rubbed through on inner side wall at tread mount area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust front bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Jun 2016 72,914 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 72,914 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,706 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer supporting band deteriorated but still supporting the exhaust

Fail 20 Jun 2014 50,706 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer supporting band deteriorated but still supporting the exhaust

Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,650 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 42,280 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 11,008 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 OCZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OCZ, 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 OCZ registered?

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

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