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KV08 FXS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,213 mi
Last recorded115,213 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 115,213 miles

damaged nsr light unit

nsr tyre worn on edge

osf outer cv boot pinholed

slight play osf inner tie-rod

Fail 9 Jun 2025 115,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damaged nsr light unit

nsr tyre worn on edge

osf outer cv boot pinholed

slight play osf inner tie-rod

Pass 16 Oct 2023 106,139 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lense damaged slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2023 106,130 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lense damaged but not showing white light to rear of vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2022 100,505 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens damaged slightly

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 100,504 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.80 LIMIT (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens damaged slightly

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 94,664 miles

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

n/s/r light lense damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2021 94,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2019 88,177 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 88,177 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

clutch rubber missing

nsr light unit damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2018 77,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

clutch rubber missing

nsf tyre close to cords

nsr light unit damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,620 miles

near side rear light lense damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2017 71,617 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring items for inspection

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tail light damage

Pass 17 May 2016 63,946 miles

engine cover fited

under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 57,070 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 52,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,558 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,290 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 42,290 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,199 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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FXS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FXS, 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 FXS registered?

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

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