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KV08 FYZ

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,030 mi
Last recorded144,030 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 FYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 144,030 miles

eml light on

exhaust mount adrift

turbo h/shield loose

Pass 24 Feb 2023 128,626 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 116,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 116,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 104,811 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 98,540 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 98,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 84,203 miles

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

Nearside Front link arm dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edge

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 71,573 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 60,476 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 51,334 miles

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED AND WORN CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

Pass 14 Feb 2015 43,713 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,314 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 32,145 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,028 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 21,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Feb 2011 21,602 miles

both rear tyres perished

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 FYZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FYZ, 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 FYZ registered?

KV08 FYZ is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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