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KV08 CYF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

168,353 mi
Last recorded168,353 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 168,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 161,712 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 161,712 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 153,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 91,364 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 85,989 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 81,888 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 81,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,941 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 68,693 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,985 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,269 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,503 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 45,167 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,792 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,325 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,396 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 CYF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CYF, 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 CYF registered?

KV08 CYF is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KV08 CYF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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