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SP58 ODV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,318 mi
Last recorded97,318 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,318 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,765 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 88,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 83,730 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 83,730 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,391 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 78,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,871 miles

O/S/F OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 18 Apr 2016 73,871 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking LEAKING AROUND SWITCH AREA (2.3.3b)

O/S/F OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,055 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 16 Oct 2014 54,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,514 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 41,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 34,021 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 Aug 2012 34,021 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,376 miles

slight play o\s and n\s inner track rod ends

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 ODV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ODV, 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 ODV registered?

SP58 ODV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 September 2008.

Is SP58 ODV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP58 ODV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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