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KV08 KAO

2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,376 mi
Last recorded111,376 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso66,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 KAO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 111,376 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 103,718 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 103,718 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2019 95,252 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 95,247 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 88,713 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust bracket corroded,but still supported

Pass 10 Feb 2017 83,466 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken,temporary repair in place

Pass 23 Feb 2016 78,437 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust supported ok

Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,241 miles

rear exhaust mounting braket corroding/poor

Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,312 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded to excess

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,873 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,273 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,425 miles

back box clamp broken

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara Picasso?

Based on 11,608 MOT tests across 657 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
5,032
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
657
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Stop lamp not working 116
Registration plate lamp not working 108
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 94
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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KV08 KAO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso 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 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV08 KAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KV08 KAO is a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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