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KS08 SNZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,665 mi
Last recorded136,665 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 136,665 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 15 Sep 2025 136,641 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 5 Jul 2024 129,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 129,093 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 121,532 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 26 May 2023 121,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 1 Jun 2022 114,519 miles

Slight earth fault on offside rear lamp.

Fail 31 May 2022 114,498 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Slight earth fault on offside rear lamp.

Pass 20 May 2021 106,592 miles

Offside front tyre perishing and worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Slight earth fault on offside rear lamp.

Pass 3 Jun 2020 102,590 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing and wearing on edges.

Pass 22 May 2019 97,142 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge.

Slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 16 May 2019 97,112 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge.

Slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,199 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 84,561 miles

Offside Front Lower Sill is starting to corrode

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust support is heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,122 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 77,122 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 68,764 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,570 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Dual depth tread tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 May 2013 52,262 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 52,262 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 43,933 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Oil leak

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection.

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 SNZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SNZ, 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 SNZ registered?

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

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