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KV08 JZD

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,158 mi
Last recorded122,158 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 122,158 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 3mm, tyres are cracking, and wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush starting to crack (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush starting to crack (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust backbox corroded

rear seatbelts not tested due to rear seats removed

Fail 25 Apr 2022 122,158 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 3mm, tyres are cracking, and wearing on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush starting to crack (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush starting to crack (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust backbox corroded

rear seatbelts not tested due to rear seats removed

Pass 13 Apr 2021 114,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system back box corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2021 114,511 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system back box corroded

Pass 2 May 2020 111,002 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear box cover corroded

Near side front sill corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2020 111,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear box cover corroded

Near side front sill corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,433 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 99,757 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 91,425 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 91,425 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 Feb 2016 80,288 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 70,275 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 70,271 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,516 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 59,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 51,351 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,571 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,698 miles

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

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

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 JZD is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JZD, 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 JZD registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV08 JZD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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