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KV08 PWN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,068 mi
Last recorded107,068 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 PWN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 107,068 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 95,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play both sides of steering rack/inner joints

Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,828 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 70,492 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Mar 2020 70,491 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Mar 2020 70,474 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 64,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,204 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,352 miles

heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2016 52,814 miles

both rear tyre walls in poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2016 52,814 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

both rear tyre walls in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,622 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,804 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,660 miles

nails in both rear tyres

Fail 18 Mar 2013 38,660 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nails in both rear tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PWN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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