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KO08 AYA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,068 mi
Last recorded147,068 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 147,068 miles

outer sills corroded

turbo cover insecure

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Aug 2018 147,068 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

outer sills corroded

turbo cover insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2017 141,480 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

turbo cover insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2017 141,480 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported strap broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

turbo cover insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2016 134,955 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 134,904 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 130,680 miles

ns headlamp at lowest level os headlamp set at highest level

nsf foglamp glass broken

nsf tyre low on outer edge 1.6mm

Fail 2 Oct 2014 130,680 miles

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

ns headlamp at lowest level os headlamp set at highest level

nsf foglamp glass broken

nsf tyre low on outer edge 1.6mm

Fail 29 Sep 2014 130,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

all 4 tyres perished

cut in nsr tyre

nsf fog lens broken

rear bump stops deteriorated

rear ex bkt deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2013 122,533 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsf fog lamp glass broken

Fail 30 Sep 2013 122,505 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsf fog lamp glass broken

Pass 1 Oct 2012 114,605 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,335 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 AYA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AYA, 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 AYA registered?

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

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