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SV58 XOP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,878 mi
Last recorded128,878 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 XOP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 128,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 126,192 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 119,909 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 119,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gator (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 10,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 108,416 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 89,640 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 81,449 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2015 81,448 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 61,922 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 61,801 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,319 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,276 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 30,276 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,544 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 XOP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XOP, 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 XOP registered?

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

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