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KV08 JZU

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,693 mi
Last recorded114,693 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 114,693 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 114,693 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 111,547 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 105,081 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 99,525 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,883 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 89,650 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 83,990 miles

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

Slight play in osf track rod

Pass 11 Feb 2014 77,154 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 68,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 68,304 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,800 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,811 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 JZU is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JZU, 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 JZU registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV08 JZU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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