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VO58 XNS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,586 mi
Last recorded113,586 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 XNS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 113,586 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 113,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 103,099 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 92,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 84,354 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 84,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,359 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 70,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,762 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box strap corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 62,762 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust box strap corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 55,298 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 55,298 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,801 miles

advs rear bracket broken but not insurcure

Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

particulate filter heat shield loose

Fail 10 Apr 2015 48,650 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

particulate filter heat shield loose

Pass 10 Apr 2014 40,294 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust silencer support previously welded , but secure at time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2014 40,272 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish/cracks appearing

rear exhaust silencer support previously welded , but secure at time of test

rerar wiper blade split

Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,544 miles

Both rear tyres perished on side walls.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 30,544 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished on side walls.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,266 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 14,009 miles

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

neither of rear flexi brake hoses are clearly visable

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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VO58 XNS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VO58 XNS, 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 VO58 XNS registered?

VO58 XNS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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