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KV08 FXD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

89,917 mi
Last recorded89,917 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 89,917 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills Heavily Corroded/Holed Throughout Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Heavily Worn Inner Edge

Fail 4 Aug 2026 89,917 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills Heavily Corroded/Holed Throughout Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre Heavily Worn Inner Edge

Pass 17 Jun 2025 86,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the pipe going into the back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 83,123 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 83,123 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 80,370 miles

Front Both front shockers slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSR/OSR (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 80,369 miles

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

Front Both front shockers slightly corroded

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

Front Wipers smearing

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSR/OSR (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 77,200 miles

Both Sides Front Shock Absorbers Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 77,200 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Both Sides Front Shock Absorbers Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 75,015 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 75,015 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 74,106 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 74,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 69,749 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 69,744 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine limit 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 66,500 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 63,407 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,986 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2016 58,986 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2015 54,417 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,046 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 44,618 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 44,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,117 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2012 38,185 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,772 miles

Both front wipers not tested due to insufficient washer liquid will be tested at retest

Both rear tyres cracked/split cords not exposed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 30,772 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wipers not tested due to insufficient washer liquid will be tested at retest

Both rear tyres cracked/split cords not exposed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FXD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FXD, 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 FXD registered?

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

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