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KV08 PVN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,104 mi
Last recorded159,104 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 159,104 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 159,103 miles

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 147,579 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 147,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2023 141,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 141,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 132,906 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 125,111 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 125,111 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 118,922 miles

rear exhaust mount rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2019 111,560 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket slight corrosion

Turbo heatshield loose

Pass 14 Mar 2018 104,539 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 104,539 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,548 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,781 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,239 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 54,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,961 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 PVN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PVN, 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 PVN registered?

KV08 PVN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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