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KV08 PVT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,307 mi
Last recorded134,307 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 134,307 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 130,540 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 120,335 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2018 103,558 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 87,570 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 76,987 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Mar 2015

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 61,532 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 61,532 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,104 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,706 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 32,629 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,629 miles

Offside 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 PVT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PVT, 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 PVT registered?

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

Is KV08 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 PVT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV08 PVT have outstanding finance?

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