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FY08 KNA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,598 mi
Last recorded71,598 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 KNA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 71,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged driver shaft ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged drive shaft ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill is corroded ( outside of prescribed area )

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

Offside side indicator lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front bumper is damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2022 71,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged driver shaft ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged drive shaft ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill is corroded ( outside of prescribed area )

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

Offside side indicator lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front bumper is damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2021 63,907 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front outer sill is corroded ( outside of prescribed area )

Offside front bumper is damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2021 63,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front outer sill is corroded ( outside of prescribed area )

Offside front bumper is damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2020 53,427 miles

front bumper is damaged ( on offside )

Fail 5 Jun 2020 53,427 miles

Headlamp aim too high adjuster is at its lowest (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

front bumper is damaged ( on offside )

Pass 15 Apr 2019 40,587 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edged (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper is damaged on offside

Fail 11 Apr 2019 40,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edged (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper is damaged on offside

Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,915 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 30,863 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 20,176 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,401 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 15,452 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 15,452 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 14,628 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 13,777 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 11,755 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 9,432 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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FY08 KNA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY08 KNA, 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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FY08 KNA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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