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YT58 VRP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,736 mi
Last recorded60,736 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 VRP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 60,736 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 58,954 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 58,954 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,728 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 53,763 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 53,763 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,394 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 51,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,327 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 49,291 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling coil spring fouling body (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,633 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,637 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 40,637 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,832 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,273 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

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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YT58 VRP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT58 VRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT58 VRP registered?

YT58 VRP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is YT58 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT58 VRP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT58 VRP have outstanding finance?

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