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YD58 XLN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

174,188 mi
Last recorded174,188 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 XLN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 174,188 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam outer bush/ bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/side and o/side. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 174,127 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam outer bush/ bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/side and o/side. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 166,507 miles

Both outer sills have been welded and undersealed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 166,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both outer sills have been welded and undersealed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 166,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 157,046 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 156,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 145,404 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 145,404 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 131,840 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 122,927 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 111,368 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 103,283 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 103,283 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,636 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,369 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 81,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,737 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 72,737 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,043 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,366 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,128 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 25 Oct 2011 33,571 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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YD58 XLN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YD58 XLN, 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 YD58 XLN registered?

YD58 XLN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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