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KV08 BYT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,825 mi
Last recorded47,825 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 BYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 47,825 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 47,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,644 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 41,644 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perishing

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perishing

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken but still adequately supported

Fail 9 Mar 2017 40,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perishing

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perishing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken but still adequately supported

Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,917 miles

Rear exhaust box bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,112 miles

Rear exhaust box securing strap broken but still adequately supported

Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,926 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked & perrished

Offside front tyre cracked & perrished

Offside rear tyre cracked & perrished

Rear exhaust box bracket steel band broken but still secure

Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,444 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,391 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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KV08 BYT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV08 BYT, 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 KV08 BYT registered?

KV08 BYT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KV08 BYT safe to buy?

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