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KV08 PXC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,192 mi
Last recorded99,192 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 99,192 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded in non prescribed area

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner wheel arches / inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns rear tyres starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 99,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded in non prescribed area

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner wheel arches / inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns rear tyres starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 16 Nov 2018 96,376 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 91,688 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,562 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 76,987 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,331 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,498 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 60,482 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,867 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 52,863 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,394 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 45,394 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,273 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 PXC 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 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 PXC, 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 PXC registered?

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

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