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KV08 EUD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,300 mi
Last recorded163,300 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 163,300 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 163,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 131,659 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 110,074 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 110,062 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 100,982 miles

Items removed from screen prior to test

Offside Front Corrosion to outer sil within prescribed area, not excessive

Fail 3 Jul 2017 100,977 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from screen prior to test

Offside Front Corrosion to outer sil within prescribed area, not excessive

Pass 24 Jun 2016 89,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Jun 2016 89,583 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,980 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 79,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/R Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

O/S/R Tyre Has Age Related Cracks

Pass 27 May 2014 69,992 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,930 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,242 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 50,426 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 40,745 miles

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

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 EUD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EUD, 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 EUD registered?

KV08 EUD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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