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KV08 JYC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,350 mi
Last recorded144,350 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 JYC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 144,350 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 144,345 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 143,593 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 143,593 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 142,471 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 142,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 141,976 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 140,163 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 140,160 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 136,142 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 135,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 121,988 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 121,988 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 119,314 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 119,311 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 115,385 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 110,731 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 104,977 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 98,408 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

No visible locking devices on calipers

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,617 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 69,777 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 69,777 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,331 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,309 miles

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 JYC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 JYC, 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 JYC registered?

KV08 JYC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KV08 JYC shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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