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KO08 AHU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,869 mi
Last recorded132,869 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 132,869 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 132,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 128,097 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 128,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 121,584 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 116,845 miles

Slight corrosion underneath vehicle

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2020 116,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion underneath vehicle

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2019 111,510 miles

o/s/r indicator slightly white

rear brake ferrules corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2019 111,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

o/s/r indicator slightly white

rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 103,355 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 103,355 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,230 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2017 97,230 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,912 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres all on legal limit

Fail 17 Jul 2015 80,437 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,437 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 70,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2013 58,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing close to legal limit

offside front tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,587 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 6 Jul 2012 47,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,862 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

front brake pads low

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 AHU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AHU, 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 AHU registered?

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

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