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ML58 YBM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,807 mi
Last recorded122,807 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 YBM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 122,807 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 118,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 111,420 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills b/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 111,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills b/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 103,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill b/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 98,857 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Dec 2020 98,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 90,505 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2020 90,500 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2018 76,602 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

ex backbox strap broken but supported

Fail 19 Dec 2018 76,601 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

ex backbox strap broken but supported

Pass 27 Dec 2017 62,345 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 62,345 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 48,969 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 48,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,783 miles

Child seat nearside rear

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 41,343 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 32,285 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 24,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Dec 2011 17,940 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r sill slightly damaged

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

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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ML58 YBM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 ML58 YBM, 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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ML58 YBM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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