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KV08 FZS

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,586 mi
Last recorded125,586 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 FZS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 125,586 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 122,961 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 119,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 117,325 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 114,414 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 114,414 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,751 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 108,289 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 108,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,500 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 92,570 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 84,386 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 74,284 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 69,239 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,296 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting band corroded and broken

Fail 23 Mar 2012 44,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight cut in nsf tyre wall

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,457 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight cut in nsf tyre wall

Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,793 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs lipped & worn

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 FZS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 FZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV08 FZS registered?

KV08 FZS is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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The MOT history for KV08 FZS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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