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LG58 UYC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

170,983 mi
Last recorded170,983 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 UYC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2023 170,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb /lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 163,138 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 163,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 160,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 160,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 154,520 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 154,513 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 150,779 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 150,779 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 137,652 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 137,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 123,411 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 123,411 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 103,942 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 85,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

both rear tyres worn slightly on edges

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,444 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

both rear tyres worn slightly on edges

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,962 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 65,962 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

rear exhaust silencer mounting strap corroded/broken

Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,172 miles

windscreen stonechip

n/s/r tyre 3mm/perished

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre perished

power steering rack damper damp in oil

rear exhaust silencer mounting strap rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2012 27,541 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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LG58 UYC 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 55%.

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 LG58 UYC, 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 LG58 UYC registered?

LG58 UYC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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