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KO08 AVK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,621 mi
Last recorded167,621 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 167,621 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 167,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 157,861 miles

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

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

eml on

Fail 29 Jun 2017 157,861 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

eml on

Pass 29 Jun 2016 149,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear light cluster slightly loose but still secure.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 149,547 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear light cluster slightly loose but still secure.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 139,274 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 128,594 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 100,310 miles

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

rear exhaust box support deterated

Pass 25 Jun 2012 79,556 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,527 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,979 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 37,966 miles

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

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

front/disc/worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,141 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 AVK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AVK, 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 AVK registered?

KO08 AVK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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