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YX58 ZGS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,379 mi
Last recorded54,379 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 ZGS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 54,379 miles

Underbody corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 54,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2021 50,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

Fail 29 Apr 2021 50,649 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

Pass 20 May 2020 47,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 May 2020 47,367 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 42,877 miles

Both sills holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 13 May 2019 42,859 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Both sills holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Pass 9 May 2018 37,436 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 37,433 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 32,949 miles

o\s\f tyer slight wearinner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2016 31,879 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,214 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,214 miles

N/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall 185/65/15

Fail 8 Sep 2015 28,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall 185/65/15

Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,551 miles

3 tyres cracking on sidewalls+08 dot codes ?

Pass 12 Sep 2013 22,423 miles

nearside front offside rear and nearside rear tyres splitting

Fail 12 Sep 2013 22,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front offside rear and nearside rear tyres splitting

Pass 8 Aug 2012 18,845 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 10,315 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 ZGS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZGS, 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 YX58 ZGS registered?

YX58 ZGS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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