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KO08 WYY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,251 mi
Last recorded122,251 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 122,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer sill slight damage

Rear exhaust box support bracket corroded but does not affect the support

Pass 21 Sep 2017 114,834 miles

Nearside Rear Sill Damaged Still Solid

Nearside Sill Gouged Still Solid

Offside Rear Damaged But Still Solid

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

Rear Held Up By Wire But Sucure

Pass 2 Sep 2016 102,955 miles

Both outer sills damaged + Air intake pipe not fitted

Reg lamp lens °s missing + Cat shield broken away + Coolant cap missing

Fail 31 Aug 2016 102,955 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer (7.1.1)

Both outer sills damaged + Air intake pipe not fitted

Reg lamp lens °s missing + Cat shield broken away + Coolant cap missing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,840 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)

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

both outter sills damaged

rear exhaust bracket damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,846 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S outer sill damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,180 miles

Both Outter Sills Damaged

Both Rear Brake Back Plates Damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust strap Corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 66,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both Outter Sills Damaged

Both Rear Brake Back Plates Damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust strap Corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,731 miles

Both rear brake back plates damaged

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 52,731 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear brake back plates damaged

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 38,818 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both number plate lamp covers missing

rear brake discs badly scored and lipped

oil leak from engine sump area

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,964 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 36,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 WYY 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 WYY, 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 WYY registered?

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

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