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KP07 KBP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,851 mi
Last recorded144,851 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP07 KBP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 144,851 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 131,244 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 131,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 120,191 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 120,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 120,178 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x 3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 113,121 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CORROSION ON SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 113,117 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CORROSION ON SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 106,943 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 101,805 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 97,568 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 89,505 miles

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 80,467 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 80,467 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 71,235 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 71,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,882 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 54,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

tail end of exhaust brackit broken

Pass 5 Nov 2014 54,093 miles

tail end of exhaust brackit broken

Pass 14 Nov 2013 43,088 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,610 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 19,250 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,444 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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KP07 KBP 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 69.6%.

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 KP07 KBP, 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 KP07 KBP registered?

KP07 KBP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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