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LT58 DYS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,574 mi
Last recorded135,574 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT58 DYS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 135,574 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 116,791 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is worn from outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 102,124 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished all over 185/65/15

gearbox oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2016 102,124 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working blb 380 (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished all over 185/65/15

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working blb 501 (1.1.C.1d)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 91,993 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 91,993 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,750 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 82,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 71,351 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the light sources but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 71,351 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the light sources but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 63,918 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 51,573 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 51,573 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LT58 DYS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LT58 DYS, 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 LT58 DYS registered?

LT58 DYS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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