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YY58 FMZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,688 mi
Last recorded74,688 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 FMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 74,688 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear both rear light units loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side indicator lense missing

Fail 7 Nov 2024 74,684 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded front and back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side indicator lense missing

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear both rear light units loose

Pass 30 Oct 2023 70,188 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 70,188 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,009 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 66,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 61,357 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 61,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,489 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 55,489 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 51,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,821 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,102 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 34,553 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 32,691 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 32,691 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 29,710 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 23,950 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 17,781 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 11,964 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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YY58 FMZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 YY58 FMZ, 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 YY58 FMZ registered?

YY58 FMZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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