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SP58 UMH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,670 mi
Last recorded137,670 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 UMH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 137,670 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

welding repairs covered with sealer

Fail 3 Oct 2018 137,644 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 130,360 miles

eml light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

Pass 4 Oct 2016 124,223 miles

eml light on

Fail 27 Sep 2016 124,223 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 23 Sep 2015 112,672 miles

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

bad oil leak

engine management light on

noise at engine ( injector leaking )

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,048 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 101,044 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,619 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,425 miles

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

back box belly band corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,779 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,190 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 UMH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UMH, 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 UMH registered?

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

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