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KV08 JYE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,702 mi
Last recorded132,702 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 132,702 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 121,159 miles

rear exhaust strap broken

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 111,039 miles

Oil leak

poly v belt cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2013 103,440 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 103,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,961 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to split

Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,580 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 52,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,594 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,439 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,301 miles

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

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

oil spill/ leakage to engine bay

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 JYE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JYE, 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 JYE registered?

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

Is KV08 JYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 JYE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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