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GY58 PHO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,856 mi
Last recorded108,856 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 PHO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 108,856 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both =images deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both - offside worst (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged and "repaired" with tape

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

Rear Torsion bars (springs) corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2026 108,848 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both =images deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both - offside worst (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged and "repaired" with tape

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

Rear Torsion bars (springs) corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2025 107,758 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut in tread but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Nearside and Offside light slightly loose , Also Nearside rear been repaired

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Torsion bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jul 2024 106,570 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge , Also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Light unit slightly loose

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear torsion bars corroded

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 105,508 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge , Also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear torsion bars corroded

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 105,502 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge , Also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear torsion bars corroded

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 103,336 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 103,325 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Max 1.80 result 3.4 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 99,266 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 99,264 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 97,344 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 97,344 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 90,578 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 81,584 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 81,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,365 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,141 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 66,099 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,230 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 61,212 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,343 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 52,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box hangar clamp broken but not making the system insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2013 43,222 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 43,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,235 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,171 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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GY58 PHO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GY58 PHO, 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 GY58 PHO registered?

GY58 PHO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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