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KV08 CKU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,338 mi
Last recorded105,338 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 CKU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 105,338 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 105,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,544 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 89,833 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,731 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 84,724 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil level low

Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,100 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust back box mount broken (corroded)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 73,097 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust back box mount broken (corroded)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,320 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,590 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 CKU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CKU, 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 CKU registered?

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

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