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KV08 CVS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,916 mi
Last recorded108,916 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 CVS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 108,916 miles

Central Rear wiper blade worn

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front washer top bottle missing

Fail 1 Feb 2018 108,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and low (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Rear wiper blade worn

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Front washer top bottle missing

Pass 20 Feb 2017 89,919 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 65,749 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 54,816 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,580 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,370 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Feb 2013 39,370 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,496 miles

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

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

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 CVS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CVS, 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 CVS registered?

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

Is KV08 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 CVS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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