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KV08 FYC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,468 mi
Last recorded90,468 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 90,468 miles

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

Central Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 90,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 85,490 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 83,083 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 81,388 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 81,386 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 79,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears slight (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 77,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s.r slight (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,964 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 18 Feb 2019 73,730 miles

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,975 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,054 miles

oil stains around steering rack

Fail 11 Feb 2016 56,805 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil stains around steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2015 63,117 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 56,290 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 50,528 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,860 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,283 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 FYC 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 84.2%.

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 FYC, 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 FYC registered?

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

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