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KV08 BZJ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,207 mi
Last recorded126,207 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 126,207 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 126,207 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 121,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 121,671 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 116,461 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

emissions limit only just met, advise a fuel treatment

Pass 24 Aug 2023 111,716 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 105,972 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 100,627 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 98,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 91,887 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,760 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,239 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 75,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 64,802 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 55,903 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,215 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2013 32,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 32,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,366 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 22,942 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 BZJ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BZJ, 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 BZJ registered?

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

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