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KV08 JZM

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,573 mi
Last recorded148,573 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 JZM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 148,573 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 148,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 131,855 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 120,199 miles

Exhaust back box support strap corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2015 110,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

spare wheel carrier moves but is locked on to it's mounting

Fail 27 Jun 2015 110,335 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

spare wheel carrier moves but is locked on to it's mounting

Pass 16 Jun 2014 100,718 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 83,772 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 83,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,000 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2011 47,630 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 47,630 miles

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

front brake disc lipped & worn

Nearside Front 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 JZM is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JZM, 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 JZM registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV08 JZM shows 12 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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