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KS08 SFY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,396 mi
Last recorded104,396 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 SFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 104,396 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 104,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 96,350 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Both front outer sills excessively corrodeed but not within any prescribed area

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bush not seated correctly in casing

Fail 10 Jul 2017 96,350 miles

Both front outer sills excessively corrodeed but not within any prescribed area

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bush not seated correctly in casing

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2016 85,075 miles

Nearside Rear has child seat fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 85,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear has child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 2 May 2015 80,002 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 80,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,872 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 63,403 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,223 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 53,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SFY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 SFY, 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 SFY registered?

KS08 SFY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is KS08 SFY safe to buy?

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