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YG58 MVS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,609 mi
Last recorded60,609 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 MVS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 60,609 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & rear all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & off side rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills & chassis getting corroded

engine oil leak

front & rear sub frames getting corroded

front & rear sub frames getting corroded

front brake disc slightly corroded

middle exhaust corroded

spare wheel tyre very perished

Pass 18 Feb 2024 49,880 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 46,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear stop lamp slightly insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2021 42,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear stop lamp slightly insecure

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2021 42,402 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected spring not correctly fitted (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear stop lamp slightly insecure

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,310 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 41,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 41,064 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 41,064 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 39,546 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 39,546 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 37,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 35,101 miles

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated but still adequately supported.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 31,798 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 31,798 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 29,281 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 26,030 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 21,894 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 17,461 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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YG58 MVS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YG58 MVS, 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 YG58 MVS registered?

YG58 MVS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is YG58 MVS safe to buy?

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