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KO08 WXY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,603 mi
Last recorded109,603 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 WXY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2018 109,603 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS rings are rubbing against sensors both sides (3.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing is rough and seizing up

Offside Front slight movement at headlamp lower fixing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn smooth on inner almost through to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 101,741 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre worn low on inside edge

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

Fail 13 May 2017 101,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre worn low on inside edge

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

Pass 13 May 2016 85,982 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front windscreen dirty on inside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn completely smooth on inner almost through to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 85,982 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front windscreen dirty on inside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn completely smooth on inner almost through to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 71,901 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing and wear on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,653 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 50,371 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 40,590 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 30,897 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 WXY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WXY, 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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KO08 WXY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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