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KO08 AWR

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,322 mi
Last recorded72,322 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 AWR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 72,322 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 72,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 67,326 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Dec 2021 67,326 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 59,534 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear strap (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, 185/65 15, ~2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 59,534 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear strap (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, 185/65 15, ~2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 59,533 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, 185/65 15 ~2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray fitted, obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,345 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 47,202 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 47,202 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,940 miles

spare tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,324 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 45,275 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,275 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,712 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,702 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,742 miles

N/s rear tyre slightly perished

O/s rear tyre slightly perished

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 AWR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AWR, 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 AWR registered?

KO08 AWR is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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