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YR58 FDE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,817 mi
Last recorded57,817 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 FDE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 57,817 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 57,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested in op (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 May 2023 45,741 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 45,738 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear jacking point damaged

Offside Rear stone trapped between tyre and rim

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 42,001 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 40,786 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 38,426 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 38,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 35,538 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 31,763 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside and offside rear tyres surface cracks

Fail 12 Jul 2017 31,763 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres surface cracks

Pass 21 Jun 2016 27,175 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 22,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted in nearside rear

rear exhaust bracket brocken

Pass 25 Jun 2015 22,709 miles

child seat fitted in nearside rear

rear exhaust bracket brocken

Pass 3 Jul 2014 17,335 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 14,116 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 11,849 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 8,121 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 FDE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FDE, 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 FDE registered?

YR58 FDE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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