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MV58 YZX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,972 mi
Last recorded128,972 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 YZX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 128,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 120,229 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 111,669 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,378 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 89,675 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 80,555 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 80,555 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre low presure

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 78,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 78,130 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 75,944 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,123 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 73,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 67,615 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 67,615 miles

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 62,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,269 miles

Offside rear lamp cracked.

Offside rear tyre cracking/perrishing.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,243 miles

Front brake pads not visible through wheels.

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

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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MV58 YZX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV58 YZX, 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 MV58 YZX registered?

MV58 YZX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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