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SP58 ODL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,795 mi
Last recorded100,795 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 100,795 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 100,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 96,911 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 96,911 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 94,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,088 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 90,066 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front drive shaft to gearbox, seal leaking

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower sill, crushed

Pass 27 Oct 2021 85,786 miles

OSR indicator going white

Fail 18 Oct 2021 85,717 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

OSR indicator going white

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,228 miles

NSF bottom ball joint slight play

NSF tyre worn on edges

NSR brake half the effort of OSR brake

Pass 9 Oct 2019 79,193 miles

n/s washer weak

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2018 75,257 miles

OSR tyre worn outer edge

Fail 23 Oct 2018 75,257 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt disconnected (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

OSR tyre worn outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2017 69,712 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 69,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 59,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on outside tread - No cord exposed

Fail 29 Sep 2016 59,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket corroded/Broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on outside tread - No cord exposed

Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,963 miles

Exhaust tail pipe bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 50,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust tail pipe bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,365 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2014 44,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,271 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,661 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,487 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 ODL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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