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NL58 YLG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,383 mi
Last recorded143,383 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 YLG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 143,383 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2016 137,041 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 120,337 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 120,301 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 97,018 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 89,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2013 89,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 74,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres between 2.5 and 3mm

Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,563 miles

Emissions pass after road test ,

all tyres cracked and perished

both wiper blades smearing slightly

front brake discs have slight lip

Fail 29 Sep 2011 54,560 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

all tyres cracked and perished

both wiper blades smearing slightly

front brake discs have slight lip

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 YLG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NL58 YLG, 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 YLG registered?

NL58 YLG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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