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SV58 XOJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,316 mi
Last recorded103,316 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 XOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 103,316 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 103,316 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 85,618 miles

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch liner has been contacting tyre slightly.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes of both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 79,230 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 79,230 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 73,608 miles

Accident damage to the OSF door

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 73,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Accident damage to the OSF door

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,469 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS and OS (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 66,469 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS and OS (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,839 miles

Accident damage to the OSF door and the NSF wing

NSF tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2015 52,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS and OS (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,268 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,351 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 24,132 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 20,342 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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SV58 XOJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SV58 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

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

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