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KV08 BZE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,686 mi
Last recorded74,686 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 BZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 74,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 71,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight lag in service brake operation

Pass 31 Jan 2024 69,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 66,878 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Feb 2022 64,213 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 61,789 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 61,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking, inner and outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 59,908 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 57,534 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 57,534 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,130 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,935 miles

Offside Front Brake slight binding

Fail 21 Feb 2017 49,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake slight binding

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,904 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2016 45,801 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported strap broken (7.1.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 40,963 miles

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 7 Feb 2014 35,380 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 30,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,543 miles

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 25 Feb 2012 26,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 26,040 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,877 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 BZE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BZE, 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 BZE registered?

KV08 BZE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is KV08 BZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 BZE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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