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KS08 RZP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,789 mi
Last recorded95,789 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,789 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 95,788 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 95,784 miles

Offside Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 72,876 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 49,992 miles

number 3 injector passing combustion gasses

Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 39,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 39,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and lipped excessively.

power steering fluid level low no visible leak.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Tyre Perished Sidewall

O/S/R Tyre Perished Sidewall

Rear Exhaust Tailpipe Bracket Broken

Rear WiperBlade U/S

Service Indicator ON

Spare Wheel Missing

Fail 25 Mar 2013 33,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Tyre Perished Sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R Tyre Perished Sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust Tailpipe Bracket Broken

Rear WiperBlade U/S

Service Indicator ON

Spare Wheel Missing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,606 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 27,606 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,573 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 RZP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RZP, 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 RZP registered?

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

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