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YK58 XYM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

196,772 mi
Last recorded196,772 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 XYM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 196,772 miles

Noise on engine (injector blow?)

n/s/r tyre worn very low on outer edge (BALD)

Fail 1 Oct 2018 196,546 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Noise on engine (injector blow?)

n/s/r tyre worn very low on outer edge (BALD)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 183,418 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 164,157 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 164,157 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 143,942 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 143,930 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 123,592 miles

front disc and pads worn and corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2013 105,267 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 105,267 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,003 miles

Fuel injector seal leaking

Fail 18 Sep 2012 81,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel injector seal leaking

N/S/R Tyre showing some age related cracking on the inner sidewall between treads

Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,481 miles

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

Oil leak

ns mirror insecure

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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YK58 XYM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YK58 XYM, 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 YK58 XYM registered?

YK58 XYM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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