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KV08 FXZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

136,853 mi
Last recorded136,853 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2022 136,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Sep 2021 135,591 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 129,297 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 129,297 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear reverse lights stuck on (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 126,357 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 126,357 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 123,526 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 123,526 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 19,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 119,971 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,603 miles

Both front tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Mar 2016 110,603 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Both front tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2015 97,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2015 97,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 82,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust bracket broken at rear but supported at rear

Pass 13 Mar 2014 82,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust bracket broken at rear but supported at rear

Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,455 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 69,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,259 miles

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,103 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 FXZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FXZ, 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 FXZ registered?

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

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