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YR58 AWZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,341 mi
Last recorded101,341 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 AWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 101,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 101,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 91,159 miles

damage to nearside body

Fail 1 Feb 2022 90,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

damage to nearside body

Pass 10 Feb 2021 83,557 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 81,247 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 77,803 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,201 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

both outer sill sections showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2017 76,201 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

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

both outer sill sections showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2016 74,877 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,524 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 56,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,157 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,976 miles

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

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

front discs worn

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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YR58 AWZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR58 AWZ, 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 YR58 AWZ registered?

YR58 AWZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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