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EX58 NFY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,271 mi
Last recorded91,271 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 NFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 91,271 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 91,271 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 90,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 90,862 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 86,868 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in offside front seat base mounting

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity offside rear lamp lens cracked and water/algae in lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

rear seats missing

Fail 8 Feb 2023 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer and inner sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in offside front seat base mounting

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity offside rear lamp lens cracked and water/algae in lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

rear seats missing

some notchiness to top mountings front struts

Pass 9 Feb 2022 82,438 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 9 Feb 2022 82,431 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2021 78,666 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 10 Feb 2021 78,666 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2020 75,557 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 70,184 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 65,188 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,102 miles

both front tyres cracking

covers over testable items

Fail 24 Jan 2017 62,102 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on limit (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres cracking

covers over testable items

Pass 4 Feb 2016 60,368 miles

both front tyres outer side walls cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,797 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,540 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear seat belt slow actuation

rear back box support bracket corrded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 55,015 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear seat belt slow actuation

rear back box support bracket corrded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 47,352 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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EX58 NFY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EX58 NFY, 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 EX58 NFY registered?

EX58 NFY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for EX58 NFY shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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