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YT58 XEZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,735 mi
Last recorded116,735 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 XEZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 116,735 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 116,734 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 111,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded not seriously weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 111,363 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded not seriously weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 98,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 98,423 miles

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (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 Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,668 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 81,252 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,965 miles

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

rear exhaust box support strap corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 78,965 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box support strap corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,445 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 72,445 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,986 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,954 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,138 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 25,125 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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YT58 XEZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XEZ, 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 XEZ registered?

YT58 XEZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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