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KV08 PXA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,168 mi
Last recorded134,168 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 134,168 miles

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

Rear sills damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2025 134,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear sills damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2024 124,307 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 124,307 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 116,438 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear washer squirting directly to rear

Pass 11 Nov 2022 110,753 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear screen washers pointing to rear

Fail 7 Nov 2022 110,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear screen washers pointing to rear

Pass 9 Nov 2021 103,688 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 99,347 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 99,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,797 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 94,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 88,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 82,158 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,742 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,691 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,212 miles

back box bracket partiually broken (still secure)

back box corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,607 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,439 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear exhaust strap corroded and broken

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,498 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 37,498 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,723 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 PXA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PXA, 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 PXA registered?

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

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