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WK58 GCV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,192 mi
Last recorded126,192 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK58 GCV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 126,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 126,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 121,402 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 114,189 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 114,160 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

eml light dont work

Pass 8 Nov 2019 100,415 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 96,064 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 89,783 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,461 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 72,375 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,592 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 56,755 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 52,070 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 48,510 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,510 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Dec 2011 47,597 miles

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

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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WK58 GCV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WK58 GCV, 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 WK58 GCV registered?

WK58 GCV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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