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KT08 VPW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,927 mi
Last recorded79,927 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 VPW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 79,927 miles

All vehicle chassis corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,645 miles

front registration plate slight deteriorated but not likly to be miss read

slight corrosion near side rear outer sill

slight under body & suspension components slight corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2019 76,645 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front registration plate slight deteriorated but not likly to be miss read

slight corrosion near side rear outer sill

slight under body & suspension components slight corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 73,591 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 73,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 70,105 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,530 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 64,530 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,699 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,849 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 54,849 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 48,336 miles

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

windscreen marked

Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,336 miles

windscreen marked

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 35,506 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,996 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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KT08 VPW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KT08 VPW, 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 KT08 VPW registered?

KT08 VPW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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