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GY58 XGL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,376 mi
Last recorded79,376 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 XGL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 79,376 miles

under-body panels fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 77,557 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyers have splits in side wall

Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 75,837 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,723 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,107 miles

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

exhaust system very rusty and in poor condition

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jun 2014 59,800 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 50,113 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 39,288 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre perished and cracking

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2012 39,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre perished and cracking

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

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 XGL 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 80%.

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 GY58 XGL, 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 XGL registered?

GY58 XGL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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