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MF58 CYG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,689 mi
Last recorded86,689 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 CYG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 86,689 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 86,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 86,125 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 86,124 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 84,453 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 84,450 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 81,989 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 79,277 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 79,267 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill holed corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 74,708 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,501 miles

Exhaust silencer supported with wire

Front brake discs scored and worn

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge advise to get tracking checked (4.1.E.1)

rear of exhaust secured with wire

Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,118 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 57,104 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,078 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 44,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front driveshaft seal has slight seepage

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 44,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 32,629 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 28,500 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,523 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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MF58 CYG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF58 CYG, 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 MF58 CYG registered?

MF58 CYG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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