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KS08 SNY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,674 mi
Last recorded88,674 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 88,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 88,673 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 84,145 miles

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

Rear tyres slight perishing

Fail 3 Oct 2020 84,145 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2019 80,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip outside zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 80,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip outside zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,898 miles

Small chips in windscreen.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 16 Aug 2018 71,891 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated Brake fluid. (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Small chips in windscreen.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 65,602 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 65,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,495 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 59,495 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive smoke and suspected Turbo noise (7.4.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,041 miles

Rear exhaust silencer mount strap broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2014 48,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre on 3mm outer edge and centre

Fail 1 Jul 2013 40,771 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,771 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,348 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,910 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 SNY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 SNY, 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 SNY registered?

KS08 SNY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is KS08 SNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 SNY shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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