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SP58 UNG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,669 mi
Last recorded79,669 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 UNG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 79,669 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,330 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 76,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 70,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corroded heavy wear strong adv (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edges worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy worn heavy corroded adv (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edges worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 70,002 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corroded heavy wear strong adv (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edges worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy worn heavy corroded adv (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edges worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 61,487 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 56,360 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,371 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 44,405 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 445,404 miles

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,839 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,421 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 32,421 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,310 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 26,310 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 21,267 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 UNG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UNG, 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 UNG registered?

SP58 UNG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is SP58 UNG safe to buy?

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