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KV08 CYL

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,216 mi
Last recorded124,216 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2019 124,216 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 116,848 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 106,850 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 95,977 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,066 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on inner sidewall

rear exhaust bracket deterioated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,303 miles

rear exhaust bracket deterioated

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,613 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,661 miles

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

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 CYL is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV08 CYL registered?

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

Is KV08 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 CYL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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