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OU58 WYL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,199 mi
Last recorded132,199 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 WYL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 132,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside rear sill areas corroded

oil residue steering rack area

Fail 16 Jul 2022 132,148 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside rear sill areas corroded

oil residue steering rack area

Pass 10 Jul 2021 124,022 miles

Nearside Front disc corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front disc corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2020 116,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill near drivers door heavily corroded not in the prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 108,623 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil residue gearbox areas

under body general corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2019 108,623 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil residue gearbox areas

under body general corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2018 101,256 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 101,242 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 92,511 miles

front number plate deteriorating

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,931 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 81,045 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,489 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 76,489 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,835 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 52,989 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 40,556 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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OU58 WYL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU58 WYL, 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 OU58 WYL registered?

OU58 WYL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2008.

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