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KM08 XKV

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,590 mi
Last recorded159,590 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 159,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 159,586 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 146,175 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 131,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 119,020 miles

Exhaust rear box bracket broken but still secure

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 119,020 miles

Exhaust rear box bracket broken but still secure

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 109,160 miles

all tyres worn to near limit.

exhaust rear silencer bracket broken but system still secure.

Pass 12 May 2016 101,030 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 88,471 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 74,352 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full check of belt

child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full check of belt

rear exhaust strap broken away from silencer system still secure

Pass 8 May 2013 60,598 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 47,966 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 34,822 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 XKV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XKV, 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 XKV registered?

KM08 XKV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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