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HY58 XEU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,643 mi
Last recorded101,643 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 XEU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 101,643 miles

tailgate handle broken off

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three rear seats ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 101,643 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three rear seats ()

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))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

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

tailgate handle broken off

Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 83,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,297 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,231 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 65,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake fluid leak from drum!

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,005 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 57,005 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 51,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,067 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 51,067 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2013 44,968 miles

nsr tyre cracked/worn in sidewalls & worn lowe on outer edge/cuts & nail in tyre

osr tyre cracked & worn in tread & sidewalls

rear exhaust silencer strap corroded

Fail 4 May 2013 44,968 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre cracked/worn in sidewalls & worn lowe on outer edge/cuts & nail in tyre

osr tyre cracked & worn in tread & sidewalls

rear exhaust silencer strap corroded

Fail 5 May 2012 38,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in n/s/r tyre.o/s/r and n/s/f tyre sidewalls starting to perish 185x65x15

Pass 5 May 2012 38,667 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre.o/s/r and n/s/f tyre sidewalls starting to perish 185x65x15

Pass 10 May 2011 30,488 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 XEU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XEU, 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 XEU registered?

HY58 XEU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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