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AF08 KYD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,147 mi
Last recorded167,147 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 KYD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 167,147 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel and floor to sill edge, O/S and N/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 167,147 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel and floor to sill edge, O/S and N/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 162,927 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 134,561 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills very weak and paint bubbling (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch anti slip pad missing

Fail 6 Aug 2016 134,561 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills very weak and paint bubbling (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch anti slip pad missing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 111,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 111,145 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,101 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,471 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 62,471 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,918 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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AF08 KYD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF08 KYD, 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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AF08 KYD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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