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EY58 XCH

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,581 mi
Last recorded102,581 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 XCH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 102,581 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 102,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 99,950 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 99,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 97,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 94,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,153 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 88,207 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 84,979 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 84,969 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,149 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,004 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear unable to fully check seat and belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 66,003 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2016 57,148 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,503 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 36,086 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 26,274 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2011 16,040 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 XCH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XCH, 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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EY58 XCH is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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