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EK58 WYX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,929 mi
Last recorded78,929 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 WYX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 78,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Nov 2019 78,929 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 72,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possibly pressure sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 63,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipe/pressure sensor (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box hanger corroded but still supports system

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 53,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal antislip missing

rear exhaust strap broken but system still supported

Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,447 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 38,102 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 33,209 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 27,459 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 19,831 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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EK58 WYX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EK58 WYX, 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 EK58 WYX registered?

EK58 WYX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 November 2008.

Is EK58 WYX safe to buy?

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