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SP58 OHD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,738 mi
Last recorded106,738 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 OHD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 106,738 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 106,736 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 93,622 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 93,616 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 84,858 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 84,854 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corrodded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Top mounting (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,110 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 80,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 65,896 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 65,896 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 51,482 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2014 37,575 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 37,575 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs corrosion and ridges appear in poor condition

rear silencer supported at rear with wire considered poor repair

Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,894 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,385 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,394 miles

slight binding rear brakes

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 OHD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OHD, 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 OHD registered?

SP58 OHD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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