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FM08 KYK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,235 mi
Last recorded128,235 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 KYK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 128,235 miles

n/s front and o/s front suspension coil springs slightly catching inner chassis

Fail 23 Jul 2020 128,235 miles

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

n/s front and o/s front suspension coil springs slightly catching inner chassis

Pass 24 Jul 2019 124,523 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 124,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 117,129 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 117,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 107,573 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)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 107,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 97,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 86,678 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear silencer mount strap corroded and snapped

Fail 1 Jul 2014 72,868 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhust clamp corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2014 72,868 miles

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

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

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

rear exhust clamp corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,413 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 59,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,054 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 37,027 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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FM08 KYK 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 58.8%.

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 FM08 KYK, 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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FM08 KYK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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