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KV08 CWA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,218 mi
Last recorded117,218 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 117,218 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Pass 29 May 2025 113,665 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 113,665 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main[rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 113,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 113,654 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 108,199 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low effort.

Pass 25 Jan 2022 103,126 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 99,503 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 96,727 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 89,759 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 83,127 miles

both front tyres getting low.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 76,311 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 70,821 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,958 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,754 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 47,367 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear exhaust braket is broken but is secure

Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,367 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust braket is broken but is secure

Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,250 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,919 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 CWA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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