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EY58 XBT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,584 mi
Last recorded141,584 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 XBT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 141,584 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 141,584 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 141,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN V.LOW ON INNER EDGES (NO TREAD LEFT + AT RISK OF EXPOSING CORDS) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENSE MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 129,520 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN LOW ON INNER+OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 129,520 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN LOW ON INNER+OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 116,847 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 116,847 miles

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

Offside Front Flexible hose bracket adrift.

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 109,412 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Pass 9 Nov 2017 90,946 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both P-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 80,453 miles

both front suspension arm bush are worn

Pass 3 Nov 2015 68,814 miles

exhaust bracket broken around back box

Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,330 miles

Exhaust back box bracket broken/corroded but system still supported

Fail 13 Nov 2014 55,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box bracket broken/corroded but system still supported

Pass 6 Nov 2013 38,995 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 25,374 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 14,277 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,564 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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EY58 XBT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EY58 XBT, 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 EY58 XBT registered?

EY58 XBT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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