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KM08 USP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,213 mi
Last recorded128,213 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 USP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 128,213 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 116,956 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 116,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 102,487 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 102,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 90,941 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 90,941 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,305 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,547 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass broken

Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,429 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 66,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 57,312 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,312 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,307 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,315 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,694 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 USP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 USP, 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 USP registered?

KM08 USP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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