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KV08 FYF

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,138 mi
Last recorded123,138 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 123,138 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 122,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 116,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2021 116,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 115,878 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 115,866 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 112,236 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 107,202 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Fail 30 Apr 2018 107,202 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Pass 5 May 2017 100,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in o/s/r tyre

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 May 2017 100,826 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in o/s/r tyre

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jan 2016 92,377 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 86,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2014 81,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,183 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2013 75,529 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 75,529 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,269 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,609 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 FYF 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 60%.

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 FYF, 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 FYF registered?

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

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