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KV08 FXE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,176 mi
Last recorded98,176 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 98,176 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Jul 2021 98,176 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2020 90,946 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine mil light on

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2020 90,946 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine mil light on

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2019 83,724 miles

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

Front Heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroding

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 74,482 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 74,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 67,400 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 63,562 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2016 63,560 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 56,994 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket has corroded away

Pass 1 Mar 2014 49,027 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Exhaust rear silencer support strap broken

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,203 miles

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

rear silencer support strap broken

Pass 27 Feb 2012 38,630 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,088 miles

Front 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 FXE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FXE, 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 FXE registered?

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

Is KV08 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 FXE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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