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NL58 CFY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,035 mi
Last recorded83,035 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 CFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 83,035 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 80,546 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 80,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 76,788 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 76,785 miles

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

rear exhaust box securing strap split still supported with rear mount

Pass 27 Aug 2022 75,103 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 75,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill pannal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 72,659 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,736 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,856 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 66,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 62,664 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,394 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 54,081 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,276 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on edges 185 65r15

exhaust corroded

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 43,800 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 43,611 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 36,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2013 35,709 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,479 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 18,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NL58 CFY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL58 CFY, 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 NL58 CFY registered?

NL58 CFY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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