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KR08 VZT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,980 mi
Last recorded74,980 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 VZT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 74,980 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users smell fumes slight (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded service brakes fluctuating slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills arches chassis rear axle suspension parts and components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box leaking oil mist of oil on and in full engine transmission bays parts and components no leak present (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and subframe is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all worn rear wiper arm is damaged slight (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 74,211 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 72,847 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2023 71,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 71,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 64,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged High spots on ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged High spots on ABS ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 60,061 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated but still prevents the ingress of water and dirt

Fail 17 Mar 2021 60,061 miles

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

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

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated but still prevents the ingress of water and dirt

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is also wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,375 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 55,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,536 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,655 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,245 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,248 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,671 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 34,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2011 30,301 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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KR08 VZT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KR08 VZT, 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 KR08 VZT registered?

KR08 VZT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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