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SP58 ODS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,669 mi
Last recorded104,669 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 ODS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 104,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 100,180 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 96,885 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 92,811 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 88,577 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 85,352 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 85,346 miles

Coil spring with an unsafe modification Incorrect spring (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 80,096 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 80,096 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 71,918 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 62,768 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 62,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,133 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,192 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,906 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 31,906 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 26,990 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,350 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 16,456 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 ODS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SP58 ODS, 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 ODS registered?

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

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