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KV08 FXY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,761 mi
Last recorded93,761 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 93,761 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear wiper arm and blade missing

Fail 15 Nov 2024 93,759 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light due to lens cracked (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear wiper arm and blade missing

Pass 29 Nov 2023 85,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 82,401 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2022 82,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2021 73,616 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/r tyre very badly cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2020 64,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 54,661 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are slightly perished on sidewall/shoulder areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 54,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 47,651 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Fail 6 Apr 2018 47,651 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing indicator side repeater lamp broken,incomplete & inoperative (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,873 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 43,553 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,857 miles

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

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

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 silencer support strap corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,825 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,216 miles

front brake disc have slight lip

rear silencer strap broken

Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,576 miles

backbox strap corroded slightly

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)

all tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 11 Mar 2011 22,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,356 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 FXY 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 FXY, 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 FXY registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV08 FXY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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