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FE08 KBO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,187 mi
Last recorded106,187 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 KBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 106,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front BUMPER DAMAGED

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 101,872 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 94,654 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 94,208 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 90,386 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 88,067 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 86,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 83,946 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 83,946 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,295 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,455 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,566 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 68,566 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 62,694 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,510 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 65,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front wiper blads slightly smearing

NSF tyre outer wall slightly worn and cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

OSF tyre outer wall sligtly worn and cracking

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,682 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,958 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 44,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 1 Apr 2011 35,789 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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FE08 KBO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE08 KBO, 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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FE08 KBO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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