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YR58 MVD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,927 mi
Last recorded98,927 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 MVD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 98,927 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 95,121 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 95,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 91,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both outer side sills starting to corrode

exhaust corroded

rear end of offside outer side sill damaged

slight damage to offside headlamp

Fail 9 Oct 2018 91,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both outer side sills starting to corrode

exhaust corroded

rear end of offside outer side sill damaged

slight damage to offside headlamp

Pass 9 Oct 2017 83,940 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn bald on edges

corrosion to exhaust centre section

damage to o/s headlamp

damage to rear of o/s outer sill

Fail 9 Oct 2017 83,940 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn bald on edges

corrosion to exhaust centre section

damage to o/s headlamp

damage to rear of o/s outer sill

Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,739 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 68,745 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,808 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,689 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre perished/ cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,216 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 36,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,714 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 MVD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YR58 MVD, 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 MVD registered?

YR58 MVD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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