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KO08 AXA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,057 mi
Last recorded125,057 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 125,057 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 72,792 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 71,265 miles

o/s outer sill very thin and been repaired

Pass 23 Feb 2023 69,266 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 69,266 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 67,591 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 67,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 65,807 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 65,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2019 64,139 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 64,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 61,316 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 57,014 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 57,014 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,757 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 48,724 miles

small split in inner wall @ o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,914 miles

turbo heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Jul 2014 44,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

turbo heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2013 39,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r tyre has a small cut in the side wall

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre has a small cut in the side wall

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,311 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,494 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 29,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 AXA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AXA, 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 AXA registered?

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

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