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KU08 SYE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,513 mi
Last recorded141,513 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 SYE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 141,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 134,376 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake noisy

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 134,373 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seal leak (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake noisy

Pass 16 Dec 2022 125,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust box deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 125,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn As marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust box deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 122,651 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 118,419 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 115,753 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 109,242 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside headlamp lens faded

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 101,762 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 95,015 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread depth low

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 86,014 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,213 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,152 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,687 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,373 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,995 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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KU08 SYE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KU08 SYE, 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 KU08 SYE registered?

KU08 SYE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KU08 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 SYE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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