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KY58 VTC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,794 mi
Last recorded119,794 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 VTC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 119,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 119,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 116,158 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 116,155 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle req new tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 112,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 112,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 112,031 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 108,107 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 104,539 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 99,653 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 99,653 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 97,795 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 97,793 miles

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

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

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 84,210 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 16 Feb 2019 84,210 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,530 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 54,160 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 42,411 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,744 miles

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated, but system still adequately supported

Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,863 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,281 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,765 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 VTC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

KY58 VTC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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