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YG58 XAB

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

83,977 mi
Last recorded83,977 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 XAB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 83,977 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2026 83,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 80,825 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion all over under the body

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 80,825 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion all over under the body

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 76,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion all over under the body

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 73,134 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 71,384 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 71,382 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2021 69,753 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Cat mount bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Extensive surface corrosion rear axle beam assy, torsion bars and shocks

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 69,751 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt secondary smaller rack joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Cat mount bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Extensive surface corrosion rear axle beam assy, torsion bars and shocks

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 65,688 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2020 65,688 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,225 miles

Both front outer CV boots seaping grease at joint attachment

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle beam /torsion bar assy corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 66,225 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split apart. Main NS gaiter, inside steering damper mounting (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front outer CV boots seaping grease at joint attachment

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, JUST PASS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached whole lamp cluster assy (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at very edges. 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam /torsion bar assy corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 62,314 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 62,214 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,064 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER LOWER SILL PANEL

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre tread, little worn

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 58,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH FRONT OUTER LOWER SILL PANEL

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre tread, little worn

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust box bracket is broken

Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,111 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread edges, little low,185/65/15

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

Offside Front Lower outer sill panel, is corroding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Underneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2016 53,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread edges, little low,185/65/15

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

Offside Front Lower outer sill panel, is corroding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Underneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion

Pass 13 May 2015 48,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 May 2015 48,789 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 May 2015 48,710 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,682 miles

advise front brake pad check (wearing thin)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 46,681 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,205 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2013 37,431 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

back box rear support corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 37,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box rear support corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2011 23,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 XAB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 YG58 XAB, 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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YG58 XAB is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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