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DE08 KCX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,825 mi
Last recorded103,825 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KCX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 103,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 95,883 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn / bald, On 2mm, DOT 0618, 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn / bald, On 3mm, DOT 0618, 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 95,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn / bald, On 2mm, DOT 0618, 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn / bald, On 3mm, DOT 0618, 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 87,469 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 87,469 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 86,192 miles

Offside Front outer sill has surface rust

Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,438 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 83,289 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 83,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated and cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2017 80,670 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,307 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust mount broken but not insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,236 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 59,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,722 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,594 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 11,480 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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DE08 KCX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE08 KCX, 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 DE08 KCX registered?

DE08 KCX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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