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KV08 JXK

2008 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,405 mi
Last recorded90,405 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 90,405 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective but secured with jubilee clip (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear bumper not secured properly

Fail 30 Jun 2021 90,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits in sidewall (185/65x15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and metal flint in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective but secured with jubilee clip (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear bumper not secured properly

Pass 25 Jun 2020 83,825 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 74,963 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged and has sharp edges but not likely to injure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (185/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 74,946 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged and has sharp edges but not likely to injure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (185/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 68,294 miles

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT CLASP OUTER CASING IS BROKEN AND MISSING

Nearside Front FOG LAMP GLASS IS BROKEN

Nearside Front TYRE IS WEARING ON THE OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BOX BAND IS BROKEN BUT IS BEING SECURED WITH A JUBILEE CLIP

UNDERTRAY SECURED WITH CABLE TIES

Fail 13 Jun 2018 68,271 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT CLASP OUTER CASING IS BROKEN AND MISSING

Nearside Front FOG LAMP GLASS IS BROKEN

Nearside Front TYRE IS WEARING ON THE OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BOX BAND IS BROKEN BUT IS BEING SECURED WITH A JUBILEE CLIP

UNDERTRAY SECURED WITH CABLE TIES

Pass 10 May 2017 58,658 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished inner sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 50,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 50,088 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 40,600 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2015 40,600 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 36,443 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 36,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 31,940 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,205 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 28,129 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,546 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 JXK is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JXK, 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 JXK registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV08 JXK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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