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KM08 CBU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,948 mi
Last recorded106,948 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 CBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 106,948 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

some parts of structure corroded or have been repaired

Fail 5 Oct 2023 106,867 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

some parts of structure corroded or have been repaired

Pass 1 Nov 2022 100,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 96,238 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 93,212 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 89,572 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 89,572 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 82,719 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 75,702 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 69,123 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 63,630 miles

child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2014 58,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2013 53,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,403 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,740 miles

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

cover under engine preventing full inspection off some components

Fail 8 Apr 2011 30,740 miles

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

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

cover under engine preventing full inspection off some components

rear wiper blade split

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 CBU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KM08 CBU, 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 CBU registered?

KM08 CBU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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