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VU58 ZBF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

97,753 mi
Last recorded97,753 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 ZBF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 97,753 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 92,442 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 86,426 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 86,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 83,140 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 83,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 73,832 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 73,832 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 66,005 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 65,995 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 65,995 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 64,170 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 64,170 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 61,832 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 61,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 58,769 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 8 Sep 2017 58,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,351 miles

rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 56,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 53,862 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 50,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust mount bracket heavily corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mount bracket heavily corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,826 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,021 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 21,810 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 21,810 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VU58 ZBF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VU58 ZBF, 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 VU58 ZBF registered?

VU58 ZBF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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