MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leak around engine
underside corroded
Nearside Rear childs seat fitted in rear
engine oil leek
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear childs seat fitted in rear
engine oil leek
front discs scored
suspension parts corroded
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision n/s/f outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision o/s/f outter sill holed/ corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front discs scored
spare tyre flat
suspension parts corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Unable to test rear seat belts
Unable to test rear seat belts
Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link
Front brake discs slightly corroded
Slight power steering fluid leak
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise backbox exhaust hanger snapped
advise slight free travel hand brake lever
advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KV08 JWY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 JWY, 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 JWY registered?
KV08 JWY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2008.
Is KV08 JWY safe to buy?
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