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CN57 KZP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,914 mi
Last recorded96,914 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN57 KZP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 96,914 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

multiple hub and suspension components have surface corrosion on front and rear of vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2026 96,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

multiple hub and suspension components have surface corrosion on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2025 89,520 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple hub and suspension components have surface corrosion on front and rear of vehicle

Fail 21 Aug 2025 89,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple hub and suspension components have surface corrosion on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2024 77,759 miles

Corrosion starting underside of vehicle all over

Pass 11 May 2023 77,748 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2020 77,523 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,182 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,716 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 42,948 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 42,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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CN57 KZP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN57 KZP, 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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CN57 KZP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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