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VU58 YTR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,497 mi
Last recorded45,497 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 YTR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 45,497 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 44,358 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil Leak

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 42,726 miles

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

slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2019 40,717 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 38,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,048 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 33,536 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 33,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,622 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,263 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,739 miles

N/s front tyre has slight cracking.

N/s rear tyre has slight cracking.

O/s front tyre has slight cracking.

O/s rear tyre has slight cracking.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,948 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 17,352 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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VU58 YTR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VU58 YTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU58 YTR registered?

VU58 YTR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is VU58 YTR safe to buy?

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