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YX58 PVA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,525 mi
Last recorded144,525 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 PVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 144,525 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2025 139,208 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b)

ntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear strong advisory (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 135,129 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear strong advisory (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 135,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear strong advisory (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 125,460 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 125,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 120,245 miles

front and rear suspension components corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2020 117,333 miles

outersills and closing sills heavily under sealed

Fail 22 Nov 2020 117,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

outersills and closing sills heavily under sealed

Pass 23 May 2019 107,050 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 107,050 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 97,225 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 85,726 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 75,366 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 62,634 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 16 Dec 2013 46,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 46,108 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 34,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 34,184 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 23,036 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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YX58 PVA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX58 PVA, 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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YX58 PVA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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