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CV08 KBE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,370 mi
Last recorded128,370 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 KBE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 128,370 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 128,370 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm run flat 1856515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres low pressure

Pass 17 Sep 2019 125,165 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 125,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 119,864 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 119,824 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 114,049 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 109,721 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,068 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 101,252 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,303 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 91,235 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 86,600 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 66,228 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,524 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Spare tyre defective

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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CV08 KBE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV08 KBE, 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 CV08 KBE registered?

CV08 KBE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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