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FY08 KNC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,823 mi
Last recorded72,823 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 KNC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 72,823 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose to C V (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 69,127 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 65,265 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clips deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S rear and O/S/F close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 60,343 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 55,053 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 49,114 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 49,111 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 47,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 44,737 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 41,193 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,286 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,876 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 26,395 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,940 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 14,651 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 10,387 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 10,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KNC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY08 KNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY08 KNC?

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What year was FY08 KNC registered?

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

Is FY08 KNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 KNC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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