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KV08 EUA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,843 mi
Last recorded135,843 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 EUA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 135,843 miles

Both front suspension arms ball joints dust cover deteriorated

Brake lever pivots slightly worn Free play in hand brake (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front Brake discs wearing

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

Front Cross member damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat has slight wear in frame

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lamps intermitting

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 135,842 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel leak from injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Lamp faulty, intermitting (4.5.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Pinch bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension arms ball joints dust cover deteriorated

Brake lever pivots slightly worn Free play in hand brake (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front Brake discs wearing

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

Front Cross member damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat has slight wear in frame

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lamps intermitting

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 135,836 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Cylinder 1 injector chuffing

Free play in handbrake

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 127,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 118,706 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 107,575 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 99,943 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 92,261 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

diesel injector leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2014 84,097 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 84,097 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 70,760 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 70,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 54,430 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs worn

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 EUA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EUA, 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 EUA registered?

KV08 EUA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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