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KM08 CBY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,051 mi
Last recorded182,051 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 CBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 182,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 169,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 155,208 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 155,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 146,901 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 131,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,offside rear tyre outer sidewall damage to rubber

nearside/offside front sills becoming soft with surface corrosion,attention to nearside rear lower seat base locking device,engine oil leak,no4 injector damp

slight imbalance front brakes offside lower effort

Fail 2 Feb 2015 131,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,offside front tyre sidewall damage to ruber

nearside/offside front sills becoming soft with surface corrosion,attention to nearside rear lower seat base locking device,engine oil leak,no4 injector damp

slight imbalance front brakes offside lower effort

Pass 7 Feb 2014 109,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

attention to rear seat bases

injecter damp with fuel

surface corrosion front brake discs

Fail 7 Feb 2014 109,172 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

attention to rear seat bases

injecter damp with fuel

surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,585 miles

Attention to nearside rear outer seat security

Exhaust heat sheild at manifold insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,180 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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KM08 CBY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CBY, 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 CBY registered?

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

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