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KV08 FYK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,648 mi
Last recorded109,648 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 109,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 109,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 103,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 96,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Edge.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 May 2024 96,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Edge.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 89,606 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 89,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 84,011 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 84,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 78,833 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,921 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 74,921 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,744 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,502 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,424 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished and cracks between treads

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished and cracks between treads

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 50,287 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,268 miles

front registration plate cracked

front wipers poor

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre damaged outer sidewall and worn on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2014 40,629 miles

all rear seats and belts not tested

Fail 10 Mar 2014 40,629 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear seats and belts not tested

Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,450 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,817 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,611 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 25,611 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FYK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FYK, 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 FYK registered?

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

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