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YR58 BVT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,718 mi
Last recorded60,718 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 BVT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 60,718 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 60,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 56,697 miles

number plates detiorated

offside rear tyre wearing edges of tread and cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2018 56,696 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

number plates detiorated

spare tyre worn

Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,490 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 45,965 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,516 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,329 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 37,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,350 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,333 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 20,669 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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YR58 BVT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR58 BVT, 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 BVT registered?

YR58 BVT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YR58 BVT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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