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KV08 FXT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,254 mi
Last recorded133,254 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 133,254 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 125,834 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 117,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 109,376 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 109,376 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 102,747 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 102,747 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 95,461 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 88,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 88,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 80,854 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 80,854 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,525 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 76,525 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,207 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f spot light cover missing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,403 miles

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

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

rear silencer exhaust bracket slightly corroded

slight play in rack

vibration on engine

Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,530 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 185/65/15

Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,779 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

rub marks on sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,688 miles

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 FXT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FXT, 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 FXT registered?

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

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