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KY58 VUC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,465 mi
Last recorded105,465 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 105,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 101,178 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 96,630 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 93,678 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance of 42% close to legal limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

boot struts are not holding the boot lid in the open position to inspect the boot and floor correctly

Fail 15 Jan 2020 93,678 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing ( can be seen from behind the hub ) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing ( can be seen from behind the hub ) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak turbo intake pipe lose (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance of 42% close to legal limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

boot struts are not holding the boot lid in the open position to inspect the boot and floor correctly

Pass 9 Nov 2018 87,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 87,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,445 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill excessive corrosion

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

Offside outer sill excessive corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2017 81,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer sill excessive corrosion

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

Offside outer sill excessive corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2017 81,438 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 73,361 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv gaitor cracked osf but not loosing grease (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted rear anti roll bar surface corrosion but not excessive (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,617 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 58,627 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Sep 2011 35,306 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2011 35,302 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 VUC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KY58 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

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

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