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KV08 JXG

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,268 mi
Last recorded161,268 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 161,268 miles

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

nearside parking brake may require adjustments or repairs

Fail 3 Nov 2023 161,061 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 145,093 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 133,408 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 133,408 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 111,567 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 111,562 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 87,773 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 71,700 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,143 miles

N/S/R OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Pass 5 Mar 2014 54,134 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r sill damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2013 46,534 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,215 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 JXG is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JXG, 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 JXG registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV08 JXG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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