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KV08 SDY

2008 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,746 mi
Last recorded132,746 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 132,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 - 4.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 127,595 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface wearing approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 120,291 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 109,327 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 109,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side / stoplamp (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 103,405 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 97,839 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 97,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,797 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Mar 2013 72,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,273 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,780 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,299 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 SDY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SDY, 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 SDY registered?

KV08 SDY is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is KV08 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 SDY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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