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CP08 KFC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,569 mi
Last recorded125,569 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 KFC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 125,569 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 116,034 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 116,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 105,960 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 105,960 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 97,517 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 97,516 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 88,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket fair condition

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 May 2013 78,276 miles

Front o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket fair condition

Pass 9 May 2013 78,276 miles

Front o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket fair condition

Pass 24 May 2012 67,757 miles

O/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 23 May 2012 67,741 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s front tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 23 May 2011 57,146 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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CP08 KFC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CP08 KFC, 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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CP08 KFC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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