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LT58 YNG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,374 mi
Last recorded129,374 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT58 YNG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 129,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 Oct 2023 129,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 128,712 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 20 Oct 2022 128,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patten (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patten (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 126,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust mounting hanger broken

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front steering rack gaiter damp with fluid

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven replacement advised

steering rack noisy in operation further attention advised

Fail 6 Oct 2021 126,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust mounting hanger broken

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front steering rack gaiter damp with fluid

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven replacement advised

steering rack noisy in operation further attention advised

Pass 27 Oct 2020 118,792 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Oct 2020 118,792 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Oct 2019 110,158 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 Oct 2019 109,895 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking switch ? (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 100,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 100,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 89,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 80,990 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 80,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,421 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers juddering

Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,968 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,154 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 31,154 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YNG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YNG, 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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LT58 YNG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2008.

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