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KO08 AHL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,800 mi
Last recorded107,800 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 AHL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 107,800 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 107,756 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 101,340 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracking on inner side wall (tyre old)

osf/nsf Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (outer sill)

Fail 3 Feb 2021 101,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has cracking on inner side wall (tyre old)

osf/nsf Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (outer sill)

Pass 27 Jan 2020 96,069 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cracked ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 91,610 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,854 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,299 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 78,298 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,235 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,815 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 65,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 60,253 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre has a slight split in sidewall, no ply or cords showing at the time of this test

Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,253 miles

o/s/f tyre has a slight split in sidewall, no ply or cords showing at the time of this test

Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,719 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 53,719 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,379 miles

front discs and pads worn low

Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,036 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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KO08 AHL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KO08 AHL, 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 KO08 AHL registered?

KO08 AHL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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