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KM08 CBO

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,971 mi
Last recorded127,971 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 CBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 127,971 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 125,565 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 124,970 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 114,556 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 104,770 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 104,770 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 95,734 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 83,437 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 83,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,152 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 66,534 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 57,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber heavily worn

passenger rear wheel arch liner is very close to the tyre and has markings as if it's rubbed at some time

Fail 29 Apr 2013 56,709 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber heavily worn

passenger rear wheel arch liner is very close to the tyre and has markings as if it's rubbed at some time

Pass 3 May 2012 46,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2012 45,850 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 34,652 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

front brake discs appear to be worn

Fail 4 May 2011 34,641 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

front brake discs appear to be worn

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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KM08 CBO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KM08 CBO, 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 KM08 CBO registered?

KM08 CBO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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