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KV08 PZE

2008 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,755 mi
Last recorded125,755 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 May 2024 125,755 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKING (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2023 113,895 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor perished

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

Offside corrosion forming on the sill

Pass 24 Mar 2022 106,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside corrosion forming on the sill at the rear

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

signs of oil and ticking noise from the top of engine under engine cover possible injector seal blow by

Pass 23 Mar 2021 95,216 miles

Exhaust mounting defective strap around the rear silencer corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside corrosion forming on the sill at the rear

Fail 23 Mar 2021 95,216 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective strap around the rear silencer corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside corrosion forming on the sill at the rear

Pass 18 Mar 2020 87,217 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 87,207 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,551 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 65,825 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 65,734 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake fluid leaking from O/S/R brake assembly (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing from inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre is wearing from inner and outer edges

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,250 miles

rear exhaust box rear support strap broken

Fail 27 Mar 2015 51,248 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box rear support strap broken

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,826 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 45,826 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 41,137 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Mar 2013 41,137 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,329 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 27,445 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 27,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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 PZE is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PZE, 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 PZE registered?

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

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