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KV08 CKP

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,918 mi
Last recorded171,918 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 171,918 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 165,125 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 165,124 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 146,679 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 146,164 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 124,292 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,559 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 47,348 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both front tyres just legal at time of test (185/65x15)

advise front pads low and front discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,135 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 CKP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CKP, 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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KV08 CKP is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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