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YH58 UZW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,680 mi
Last recorded79,680 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 UZW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,680 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,636 miles

Conker rolling around in tailgate

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded but still adequatley supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 70,636 miles

Conker rolling around in tailgate

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded but still adequatley supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear exhaust bracket heavily coroded but exhaust still adequatley supported.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 57,413 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

strap on rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2012 57,413 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

strap on rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,364 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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YH58 UZW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH58 UZW, 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 YH58 UZW registered?

YH58 UZW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is YH58 UZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH58 UZW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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