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KT08 VPZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,826 mi
Last recorded107,826 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 VPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 107,826 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

N/S/F DOOR DAMAGED

Fail 5 Aug 2025 107,785 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

N/S/F DOOR DAMAGED

Pass 6 Aug 2024 106,041 miles

Both front outer sills corroded

Both front tyres edges worn

Both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 104,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Fail 16 Aug 2023 104,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Pass 23 Aug 2022 102,262 miles

Offside Front c/v boot damp with grease

Pass 23 Aug 2021 100,082 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 100,032 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 98,310 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Front Tyres Edges Worn And Perished

Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,259 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 93,483 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2017 90,430 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,151 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,295 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 61,585 miles

Turbo heatshields snapped off brackets

Fail 31 Aug 2013 61,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Turbo heatshields snapped off brackets

Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,909 miles

Minor lip to front brake discs

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

Turbo heatshields starting to snap

Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,590 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 VPZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

KT08 VPZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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