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VU58 YTV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,869 mi
Last recorded78,869 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 YTV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 78,869 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 68,715 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

slight age cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 9 Oct 2024 68,715 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside front coil spring rubbing body

slight age cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 31 Oct 2023 68,138 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 68,136 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ON JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,713 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 65,073 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,811 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 61,862 miles

All exposed brake pipework/hoses showing age related corrosion/deterioration to their steel/rubber components, but not excessive yet

Front Brake discs corroded on outer and inner edges, of braking surfaces

Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,750 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 53,507 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,369 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,209 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,735 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,491 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,985 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,395 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 YTV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YTV, 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 VU58 YTV registered?

VU58 YTV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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