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KV08 PYT

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,785 mi
Last recorded87,785 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 87,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2022 87,785 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 80,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav from windscreen. ()

Pass 21 May 2020 76,420 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 76,420 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 70,968 miles

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

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))

Pass 11 May 2018 68,231 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 68,221 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 61,840 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,397 miles

exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,649 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 46,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,246 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,422 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 28,815 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 21,686 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 PYT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYT, 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 PYT registered?

KV08 PYT is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KV08 PYT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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