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KR08 YSZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,070 mi
Last recorded62,070 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 YSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 62,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 61,303 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 61,298 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,811 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,392 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 58,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,849 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 56,810 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,441 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 53,399 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,085 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 39,916 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 32,504 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 29,981 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 25,307 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH ON INSIDE WALL

Nearside 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 31 May 2011 18,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 YSZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YSZ, 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 YSZ registered?

KR08 YSZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is KR08 YSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 YSZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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