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KV08 CXZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,558 mi
Last recorded80,558 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 80,558 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 80,558 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 70,282 miles

engine smoky on purge

last mounting strap on rear exhaust rusty

turbo heat shield loose

Fail 11 Feb 2016 70,282 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine smoky on purge

last mounting strap on rear exhaust rusty

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 7 Feb 2015 61,163 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 61,163 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,334 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,779 miles

rear exhaust strap coroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 50,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust strap coroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,680 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 32,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,907 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 CXZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CXZ, 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 CXZ registered?

KV08 CXZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is KV08 CXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 CXZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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