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KR57 VDZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,598 mi
Last recorded94,598 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 VDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 94,598 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 94,526 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 89,773 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 85,546 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,327 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 76,378 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 70,844 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,506 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 59,489 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 53,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre cracking to inner sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 53,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre cracking to inner sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,860 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,146 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 43,146 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 37,483 miles

Exhaust noise/ drone at front

Left hand drive vehicle

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 37,483 miles

Exhaust noise/ drone at front

Left hand drive vehicle

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,884 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 24 Jan 2011 30,884 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on edges

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 VDZ 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 72.2%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

KR57 VDZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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