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KV08 SFN

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,228 mi
Last recorded119,228 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 SFN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 119,228 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 119,228 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 119,069 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 119,039 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 119,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 118,942 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 118,942 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 117,695 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 117,695 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 117,461 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 117,326 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 111,404 miles

Advise handbrake travel.

Fail 25 Mar 2019 111,404 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Advise handbrake travel.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tire wearing on outer edge, tracking ? 185/65-15. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tire perishing and tread and also on sidewalls, 2.31mm, 185/65-15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tire wearing on outer edge, tracking ? 185/65-15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tire perishing in tread and also on sidewalls, 185/65-15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tire perishing on both sidewalls and in tread, 185/65-15.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.19mm, 185/65-15. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tire perishing on both sidewalls and in tread, 185/65-15.

Rear Advise rear exhaust box support is corroding.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,009 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 91,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 80,813 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 69,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,750 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,086 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 59,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,926 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres have cracking to wall/tread

Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,958 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)

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 SFN is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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