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KS08 RZG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,249 mi
Last recorded84,249 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 RZG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 84,249 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 83,989 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 76,958 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 76,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 67,708 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 67,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,578 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 66,073 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,444 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2020 64,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill getting weak

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2019 62,418 miles

Front sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Rear light have slight interaction

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 62,414 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Rear light have slight interaction

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,558 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 54,624 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 54,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in inner edge of tread/side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in inner edge of tread/side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 50,364 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 50,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer strap broken (7.1.1)

Fail 20 May 2015 46,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 46,044 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 42,143 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,823 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,732 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 26,187 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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KS08 RZG 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 65.2%.

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 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 KS08 RZG, 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 KS08 RZG registered?

KS08 RZG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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