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KY58 VSA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,708 mi
Last recorded198,708 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 VSA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 198,708 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 175,275 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 175,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2022 148,901 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 148,900 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer large hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 125,489 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 125,489 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 98,469 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 98,459 miles

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

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

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

Driver's seat insecure done (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 78,512 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 76,351 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 76,351 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,812 miles

Both front wishbone units slightly corroded

Nearside front shocker unit casing slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 66,288 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 59,136 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 50,748 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 41,409 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 33,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2012 33,321 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box strap snapped

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,018 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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KY58 VSA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 KY58 VSA, 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 KY58 VSA registered?

KY58 VSA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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