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HY58 RWJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,832 mi
Last recorded109,832 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 RWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 109,832 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 109,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 107,248 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 101,543 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 101,543 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 99,056 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 99,056 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 95,728 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 95,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 92,271 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,257 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 88,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 84,343 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 78,983 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,503 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 65,989 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,604 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,003 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 47,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,575 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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HY58 RWJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HY58 RWJ, 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 HY58 RWJ registered?

HY58 RWJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is HY58 RWJ safe to buy?

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