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KV08 JYX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,223 mi
Last recorded111,223 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 JYX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 111,223 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 111,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 106,297 miles

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

advise both rear tyres perished / poor condition 185/65/15

advise clutch pedal rubber missing

advise front bonnet and grill damaged

advise rear exhaust box and box band corroded

advise rear wiper blade poor condition

adviser front exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Dec 2019 106,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

advise both rear tyres perished / poor condition 185/65/15

advise clutch pedal rubber missing

advise front bonnet and grill damaged

advise rear exhaust box and box band corroded

advise rear wiper blade poor condition

adviser front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jan 2019 87,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror dice ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2019 87,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall 185/65/15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror dice ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 73,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 73,234 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,930 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,261 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,901 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 54,275 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,024 miles

rear silencer mounting bracket corroded away (on silencer)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,097 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 JYX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JYX, 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 JYX registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV08 JYX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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