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KR57 JVE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,371 mi
Last recorded109,371 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 JVE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 109,371 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 100,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 100,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 91,319 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 91,319 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 80,304 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 66,330 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,864 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 30 Jan 2014 56,169 miles

rear exhaust belly band broken

Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,490 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 36,441 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 36,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,343 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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KR57 JVE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KR57 JVE, 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 KR57 JVE registered?

KR57 JVE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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