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SV58 XOW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,456 mi
Last recorded113,456 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 XOW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2023 113,456 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 101,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole in o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive fluid leak from o/s driveshaft seal at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f and n/s/f coil springs rubbing body, no excessive movement at top mounts.

Fail 3 Nov 2022 101,894 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe along floor to rear pitted and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole in o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive fluid leak from o/s driveshaft seal at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f and n/s/f coil springs rubbing body, no excessive movement at top mounts.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,459 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 91,448 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,124 miles

Front both front springs fouling inner wing when on lock

Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,978 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 71,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,628 miles

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

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 slight corrtion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 59,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords XS cracking or perishing on inner sholder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip not tigth (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 slight corrtion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sholder worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 52,398 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts,sligth corrtion on lips (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,714 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 43,714 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,112 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 36,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears,inner sholders (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,351 miles

Both rears & o/s/f tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,331 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but not affecting the overall support of the system.

Fail 8 Sep 2012 23,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust bracket broken but not affecting the overall suppoot of the system

Pass 8 Sep 2012 23,223 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but not affecting the overall suppoot of the system

Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,337 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 XOW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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