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YY58 HYM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,805 mi
Last recorded80,805 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 HYM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 80,805 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

alternator drive belt deteriated

Pass 18 May 2020 78,471 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view de laminating (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 78,471 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view de laminating (3.2 (a) (i))

Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 77,365 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting to gearbox broken (still adequately secure) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorating (no excess movement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both n/s and o/s inner sill corrosion (no holes and not excessive)

Rear silencer corrosion

spare tyre flat

Pass 24 May 2018 76,443 miles

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

brake hose ferules front and rear show general corrosion

under body surface corrosion + weld repairs

Pass 10 May 2017 75,945 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 May 2017 75,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 May 2016 75,198 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 May 2016 75,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside/nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 May 2015 68,612 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front no plate damaged

Fail 14 May 2015 68,612 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front no plate damaged

Pass 12 May 2014 59,777 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 49,494 miles

n/s/r seat belt difficult to fasten

slight blow from exhaust joint

Fail 21 May 2013 49,494 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

n/s/r seat belt difficult to fasten

slight blow from exhaust joint

Pass 24 May 2012 38,109 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HYM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY58 HYM, 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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YY58 HYM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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