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KO08 AXP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,980 mi
Last recorded136,980 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 AXP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 136,980 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Cam belt history? recommend replacement due to mileage & age of vehicle (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust heat shield loose/ insecure around turbo unit/cat

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger air bag turn off warning lamp on

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both torsion bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective worn off on outside edge ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 136,980 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Cam belt history? recommend replacement due to mileage & age of vehicle (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust heat shield loose/ insecure around turbo unit/cat

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger air bag turn off warning lamp on

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both torsion bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective worn off on outside edge ()

Fail 27 Sep 2018 136,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 118,376 miles

Oil leak gearbox oil leak ()

windscreen has a crack in the screen but not in the swept area

Fail 30 Sep 2017 118,077 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings side seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings side seal (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak gearbox oil leak ()

both rear tyre walls in poor condition

windscreen has a crack in the screen but not in the swept area

Pass 1 Sep 2016 109,092 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 85,171 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 84,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,857 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 71,857 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 61,602 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 61,602 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,371 miles

front pads look low(limited vision on exact condition)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 40,934 miles

corrosion starting in rear exhaust box and wraparound bracket

front disc inner surfaces worn,condition of inner pads not known,advise wheels off inspection asap

slight distortion in rear tyres(185/65/15)

wipers slightly smeary

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 AXP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AXP, 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 AXP registered?

KO08 AXP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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