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KV08 CVW

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,721 mi
Last recorded78,721 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 78,721 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front lamp lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 71,335 miles

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

o/s outer sill getting rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2025 71,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

o/s outer sill getting rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2024 69,114 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 69,110 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 67,101 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 64,813 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 62,312 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 62,309 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 59,698 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,941 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2018 52,196 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,085 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

rear exhaust box rear hanger clamp slightly poor

Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,044 miles

rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 13 Apr 2015 42,829 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,622 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,128 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 35,128 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,516 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,053 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 CVW is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CVW, 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 CVW registered?

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

Is KV08 CVW safe to buy?

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