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YG58 XBZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,132 mi
Last recorded60,132 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 XBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 60,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front outer sill areas have underseal over welding repairs

rear inner sills have surface rust

Fail 18 Sep 2024 59,987 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside front outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside front outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 59,300 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 58,469 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 57,828 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 57,826 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 57,968 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 57,221 miles

Both front tyres slightly low on tread

Pass 21 Aug 2018 56,160 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 53,770 miles

Rear silencer mounting bracket corroded/broken

Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,432 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 51,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2015 46,136 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Aug 2014 39,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,415 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,589 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,832 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 XBZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

YG58 XBZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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