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KV08 PZC

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,722 mi
Last recorded139,722 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 139,722 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner steering arm

Nearside Front wearing outer edge of tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2026 139,719 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play inner steering arm

Nearside Front wearing outer edge of tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

injectors leaking fumes

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 134,628 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 134,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre/rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced silll (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 123,925 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 123,924 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector leaking/fumes entering cabin (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 117,660 miles

EM light out at time of retest

Fail 9 Jan 2023 117,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 112,354 miles

Both front tyres inner and outer edges

Fail 6 Jan 2022 112,354 miles

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

Both front tyres inner and outer edges

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs slightly pitted inner face

Pass 27 Oct 2020 103,318 miles

both front wipers

front brake discs slightly pitted, unable to check brake pads

Fail 27 Oct 2020 103,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front wipers

front brake discs slightly pitted, unable to check brake pads

Pass 9 May 2019 92,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tread split, off side rear tyre might need changing before next mot (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust clamp and back box joint.

Fail 9 May 2019 92,683 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185x65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tread split, off side rear tyre might need changing before next mot (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust clamp and back box joint.

Pass 9 May 2018 86,349 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in the tread

Fail 8 May 2018 86,349 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively pa rear wiper (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in the tread

Pass 5 May 2017 79,097 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 79,097 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,402 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 72,402 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 66,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,965 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 58,965 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,621 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,588 miles

back box hanger snapped but exhaust still secure

Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,589 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 PZC is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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