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BG58 YSP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,945 mi
Last recorded119,945 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 YSP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 119,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded but not weakened

Pass 8 Aug 2024 114,635 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 110,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear underside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 105,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 101,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 101,206 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 96,848 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 8 Jul 2019 89,111 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,831 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 80,829 miles

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

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 71,115 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center upper screen cracked not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 24 Jul 2017 71,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center upper screen cracked not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,631 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,846 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 49,846 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 40,944 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 40,940 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,123 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,074 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 19,159 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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BG58 YSP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG58 YSP, 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 BG58 YSP registered?

BG58 YSP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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