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YT58 XEO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,258 mi
Last recorded104,258 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 XEO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2022 104,258 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill severely corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Top mount also has play/is noisy. (5.3.2 (b))

Lower engine mount has slight movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and worn close to cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill shows light corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 97,860 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 97,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of offside sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box hanger bracket as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 94,651 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 88,706 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear b-box strap (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr (1856515) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,384 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,121 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 77,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,295 miles

front discs worn + lipped

Fail 10 Apr 2015 63,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn + lipped

Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,349 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 43,478 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,478 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,693 miles

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

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 XEO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XEO, 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 YT58 XEO registered?

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

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