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SV58 XOG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,671 mi
Last recorded111,671 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 XOG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 111,671 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened but wearing thin (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 111,671 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened but wearing thin (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 111,372 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 111,364 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded within seat belt fixing point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 111,055 miles

Offside Outer sill thin

Pass 24 Nov 2022 110,591 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front SILL WEARING THIN

Fail 24 Nov 2022 110,591 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST SYSTEM MAJOR LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front SILL WEARING THIN

Pass 14 Dec 2021 109,937 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 109,937 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 109,167 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 108,133 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 105,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 105,063 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements sick (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 98,301 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 98,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,459 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted not allowing access to check seat belts

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2012 55,491 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,491 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,842 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)

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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SV58 XOG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV58 XOG, 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 SV58 XOG registered?

SV58 XOG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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